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Respiratory system
The upper respiratory tract (upper airway) consists of the nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat. The lower respiratory tract consists of the trachea, bronchial tubes, and the structures inside the lungs.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: July 13, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease | |
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