B2adjectiveformalhealthscience
US/ˈres.pər.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK/rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/
connected with breathing or with the lungs and the tubes that carry air
In context
Air pollution increases the number of respiratory problems in children.
Flu is a respiratory infection that spreads easily in winter.
The patient was taken to hospital with severe respiratory problems.
Words that go with respiratory
adjective + noun
- respiratory infectionHe missed a week of school with a respiratory infection.
- respiratory diseaseSmoking is a major cause of respiratory disease.
- respiratory systemThe lungs are part of the respiratory system.
- respiratory problemsDust can cause respiratory problems for workers.
- respiratory illnessCases of respiratory illness rise in the cold months.