This is the 16907th most frequent Korean word.
상기도
"상기도" means "upper respiratory tract."
상기도 refers to the 'upper respiratory tract' in medical terminology, and in this sentence, it is used in a health context to discuss potential issues.
상기도에 감염이 생기면 호흡이 어려워질 수 있습니다.
If an infection occurs in the upper respiratory tract, breathing may become difficult.
In this instance, 상기도 again signifies the area of the respiratory system, this time focusing on vulnerability to infections in this region.
아이들은 상기도 감염에 더 취약합니다.
Children are more susceptible to upper respiratory tract infections.
Here, 상기도 is utilized to specify the origin of symptoms being discussed, conveying a precise medical explanation.