Kapanlagi.com - Respiratory tract infection acute (ISPA) is a condition that occurs when the respiratory tract is infected by bacteria and viruses. Generally, this condition can be accompanied by various triggering symptoms, both affecting the lungs and nose. The causes of ISPA can be experienced due to several conditions that cannot be underestimated.
Most cases of ISPA are often caused by viral or bacterial infections that attack the respiratory tract. ISPA can be experienced by anyone regardless of age, both children and adults. However, ISPA is known to be more vulnerable to children and the elderly who have a low immune system.
Acute respiratory tract infections (ISPA) can affect only the upper respiratory system or only be in the lower respiratory system. For example, it starts from the sinuses and ends in the vocal cords. Likewise, with the vocal cords, it ends in the lungs.
There are various reasons why someone can be affected by ISPA that cannot be underestimated. Although the cause of ISPA is generally caused by viral or bacterial infections, there are several risk factors that are vulnerable to ISPA disorders. This is what needs to be watched out for if you fall into the criteria at risk of being affected by ISPA.
The causes of ISPA and its symptoms are described in several reviews below. The following causes of ISPA have been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Age Factor
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The first cause of ARI can occur due to the influence of age factors. In this case, the age referred to is in the range of children and the elderly. This is because in both age ranges, children and the elderly usually have a weak immune system.
The immune system itself plays a very important role in fighting various types of diseases and viruses. If the immune system is weak, it is possible for the body to be vulnerable to various types of diseases and viruses.
2. Viral or Bacterial Infections
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The next cause of ISPA can occur due to viral or bacterial infections. Viral infections are the main cause of ISPA that are often found. These infections often attack the upper respiratory tract or lower respiratory tract infections.
According to hse.ie, the types of viruses that often attack the respiratory tract include rhinovirus and coronavirus groups. This includes the flu or cold-causing viruses that can attack the respiratory system. Meanwhile, bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae can also infect the respiratory system and cause health problems such as pneumonia.
3. Specific Health Disorders
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The cause of acute respiratory tract infections (ISPA) can also be caused by certain health disorders. These health disorders mostly occur in people with a history of heart disease or lung problems. Both types of health disorders often cause someone to be susceptible to acute respiratory tract infections (ISPA). However, further examination is needed to determine the exact cause of ISPA. This can help you in managing acute respiratory tract infections (ISPA) properly and accordingly.
4. Weak Immune System
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As mentioned earlier regarding the immune system, people with weak immunity are at risk of being susceptible to ISPA. This is what makes the cause of ISPA in people related to a weak immune system need to be cautious about being affected by acute respiratory tract infections (ISPA).
Because a low or weak immune system will make someone more susceptible to various viral or bacterial infections that cause diseases. One of them is a viral infection that attacks the respiratory system. Therefore, it is important to maintain a strong and stable immune system by ensuring a healthy intake, exercising, and getting enough rest.
5. A Smoker
The next cause of acute respiratory infection (ISPA) is also risky for someone who is an active smoker. As it is known, the substances in cigarettes are quite well-known for causing various health problems such as heart problems, oral and dental issues, or lung problems. This is related to cigarette smoke that contains harmful compounds causing health problems.
According to liputan6.com, an active smoker tends to be at risk of respiratory tract infections that can cause ISPA. Therefore, limiting or stopping smoking activities can be considered to prevent various health problems.
6. Caught with Flu or Cold
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The next cause of acute respiratory infection (ISPA) is someone who may have the flu or a cold. This is related to upper respiratory system infections caused by viruses. Regarding the flu, it usually causes symptoms such as fever, headache, stuffy nose, or cough.
When you have the flu or a cold, it can easily spread from one person to another, especially if their immune system is weak. In addition, the flu or a cold can also be risky for ISPA sufferers.
7. Mycoplasma Infection
Still related to bacterial infections, mycoplasma can also be a cause of acute respiratory infections (ARI). According to medicalnewstoday.com, mycoplasma is not a virus or bacteria but a very small organism that has characteristics of both. In this case, mycoplasma is a genus of bacteria that does not have a cell wall. Mycoplasma often causes health problems such as pneumonia or respiratory tract disorders.
8. Experiencing Bronchitis
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Another cause of ARI is experiencing bronchitis. Bronchitis is inflammation of the respiratory tract that affects the bronchial tubes, which are the connecting tubes between the throat and lungs. This is caused by viral or bacterial infections that attack the bronchial tubes. In relation to respiratory tract infections, experiencing bronchitis can increase the risk of ARI in the lower respiratory tract. However, further examination is needed to determine the exact cause of the ARI being experienced.
9. Symptoms of ARD
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Several symptoms can be easily recognized when the body experiences Acute Respiratory Disease (ARD). Among these symptoms are as follows as quoted from healthline.com:
- Stuffy nose.
- Experiencing cold, flu, cough.
- Sore throat.
- Experiencing body aches.
- High fever.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Dizziness.
10. How to Overcome ARD
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After understanding the causes and symptoms of ARD, it is also important to know how to overcome ARD with first aid and easily practiced on your own. The ways to overcome ARD are as follows:
- Get enough rest.
- Consume plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
- Maintain hand hygiene when engaging in public activities to prevent viral or bacterial infections.
- Consume healthy and high vitamin foods to boost the immune system.
- Exercise regularly.
- Limit or quit smoking to prevent ARD.
Those are the 8 causes of ARD and its symptoms along with natural ways to overcome it. Consultation and examination are necessary if experiencing ARD with serious symptoms.
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