respiratory tract

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1. The path that air follows as it is inhaled and directed into the lungs. The respiratory tract includes the nose and nasal passages, the throat and trachea, and the bronchial tubes.

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respiratory tract

Ultrafine particles can settle throughout the respiratory tract and reach deep regions of the lungs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Of those, 72 were found to be suffering from acute respiratory tract infections.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

This can put a strain on their respiratory tract, making them more susceptible to heatstroke.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

The legal case centered on Moderna’s Spikevax shot for Covid-19 and its mResvia vaccine, which prevents a type of lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV.

From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026

Even worse, however, was the injury to Doug’s respiratory tract.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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