Definition of respiratory in English:
respiratory
adjective rɪˈspɪrət(ə)riˈrɛsp(ə)rət(ə)ri
Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration.
Example sentencesExamples
- A cough may also be caused by inflammation of the upper respiratory track due to a viral infection due to the common cold or flu.
- Cigarette smoke is a short term respiratory irritant that should be avoided altogether by people with asthma.
- On arrival at the emergency department he had a high respiratory rate and haemoptysis.
- Breathing problems are considered to be those that affect the respiratory system below the vocal cords.
- We transferred the patient to the intensive care unit for respiratory and inotropic support.