Upper respiratory tract infections and academic attainment

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There has been extensive research showing that upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), such as the common cold and influenza, can impair mental performance. Andrew Smith discusses a case study of the association between URTIs and academic performance and reports the use of such information as an extenuating circumstance for poor performance.

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