Child Health A-Z
Upper Respiratory Disorders
Upper Respiratory Disorders
The upper respiratory tract includes the:
- nose
- nasal cavity
- sinuses
- ethmoid
- frontal
- maxillary
- sphenoid
- larynx
- trachea
The functions of the upper respiratory tract are to move air to and from the lungs, and to filter, moisten, and warm the air.
There are many different upper respiratory disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of the conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview.
