Respiratory Tract Infections

1. A common cold

2. Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways in the lungs, usually caused by an infection)

3. Sinusitis (swelling of the sinuses, usually caused by an infection)

4. Tonsillitis (an infection of the tonsils at the back of your throat)

5. Laryngitis (when your voice box or vocal cords become irritated or swollen)

6. Pharyngitis (an inflammation of the pharynx resulting in a sore throat)

7. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection)

8. Pleurisy (inflammation around the lungs, which causes sharp chest pain)

9. Influenza (highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages causing fever, severe aching and catarrh)

10. Asthma (a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties)