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Arkansas Children's Hospital
General Information 501-364-1100
Arkansas Children's Northwest
General Information 479-725-6800
Many children experience frequent respiratory tract infections during their preschool and school years. Respiratory illnesses can be caused by allergies, asthma and exposure to secondary smoke at home. The condition is often viral and mainly affects the upper respiratory tract.
Symptoms include:
Treatments include:
Because these infections are usually viral, antibiotics are not used unless bacteria are present.