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No, Asthma is a chronic inflammation and narrowing of bronchial passages in the lungs. But it can vary in severity over time, and it can certainly be made worse by an upper respiratory infection.

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It affects the bronchioles, which are in the lower respiratory tract.

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Thrush (oral yeast) is not normally thought of as an upper respiratory infection. It's more commonly considered an oral health problem.

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