{"id":2468,"date":"2018-10-12T17:27:24","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T21:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=2468"},"modified":"2025-04-15T14:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T18:38:20","slug":"respiratory-infection-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/respiratory-infection-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Respiratory infection"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Respiratory infection treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can a doctor treat a respiratory infection on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

In most cases, our doctors can diagnose your respiratory infection online by asking about your symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

If the doctor suspects you have a bacterial infection, they may prescribe antibiotics to help you treat that as well. <\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

Doctors can also write sick notes for your respiratory infection in the case you need to be excused from work, school, or other situations.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a\u00a0prescription, you\u2019ll have the\u00a0option to pick it up from any\u00a0pharmacy or\u00a0we\u2019ll deliver it right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"

You can visit our\u00a0How it Works<\/a>\u00a0page to learn more.<\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is a respiratory infection?","accordion_intro":"

A respiratory infection can affect any part of the respiratory system (spanning from your sinuses to your lungs). Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are commonly caused by viruses that you contract through the air, or through physical contact with a virus.\u00a0<\/span>Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are more often caused by bacterial infections.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"

Here are some common types of respiratory infections, and the areas they affect: <\/span><\/p>\n

Infections of the upper respiratory tract:<\/span><\/p>\n

Rhinitis – Infection of the nasal cavity<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sinusitis – Infection of the sinuses<\/span>
\n<\/span>Nasopharyngitis – Infection of the areas at the back of the throat (nares, pharynx, hypopharynx, uvula, and tonsils)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Epiglottitis – Infection of the flap that prevents food and liquids from entering the lungs (epiglottis)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Laryngitis – Infection of the voice box (larynx)<\/span><\/p>\n

Infections of the lower respiratory tract:<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracheitis – Infection of the windpipe (trachea)
\n<\/span>Pneumonia – infection of the lungs
\n<\/span>Bronchitis – infection of the bronchial tubes<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of a respiratory infection?","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of a respiratory infection include:<\/span><\/p>\n