Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at much greater risk
for upper respiratory illnesses, and babies of mothers who smoke but don't breastfeed are at an even greater risk.
Not exact matches
Overall, the introduction of formula milk as well as any breast feeding
for less than six months were found to be significant risk factors
for hospital, doctor, or clinic visits and hospital admissions specifically
for upper respiratory tract infections and wheezing lower
respiratory tract
illness.
The symptoms are
for the most part non-specific and easily confused with other self - limited acute
illnesses such as
upper respiratory viral infections, or with chronic problems, such as sinusitis, rhinitis, and bronchitis.
As our dogs spend more time at indoor facilities, either
for exercise or
for boarding during the winter holidays, their exposure to other dogs increases their likelihood of being exposed to diseases like
upper respiratory infections, parasites, or other gastrointestinal
illnesses.
As a result, a high percentage of our rescue pets are treated
for common
illnesses upon intake (kennel cough,
upper respiratory infections, ear mites, etc.).
Stress and being in close quarters with other dogs increases the risk of disease transmission and it is not uncommon
for boarding dogs to contract minor
illness consisting of
upper respiratory infection (kennel cough), gastrointestinal disorder such as vomiting or diarrhea, foot pad soreness, loss of appetite and weight loss.
's care have an
illness of some sort, so the intake exams are critical to addressing existing problems, as well to make appropriate housing decisions
for animals with communicable
illnesses such as ringworm, feline leukemia virus, sarcoptic mange, or
upper respiratory infections.
Kennel Cough is a fairly minor
illness, but it can cause a cough and
upper respiratory symptoms
for a fairly long time.
When the mother and babies became sick with
upper respiratory illness, a volunteer paid
for the medical expenses involved.