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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Breathing difficulty. |
Infection of breathing |
See Pneumonia (all |
Fever. |
passages. |
charts). |
Cough with green-yellow or |
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See Bronchitis, Acute. |
brownish sputum. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Breathing difficulty. |
Decreased carbon dioxide |
See Panic Disorder. |
Lightheadedness. |
in blood. |
See Anxiety. |
Numbness or tingling in hands |
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and feet. |
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Stress, fear or anxiety. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Mild breathing difficulty. |
Spasm of bronchial tubes. |
See Wheezing (in |
Noisy breathing. |
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Symptoms section). |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Chronic breathing difficulty that |
Lung inflammation. |
See Pneumoconiosis. |
is worsening. |
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See Silicosis. |
Persistent cough with sputum. |
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See Asbestosis. |
Dusty working conditions. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Chronic breathing difficulty |
Chronic inflammation or |
See Bronchitis, Chronic. |
that is worsening. |
infection of breathing |
See Chronic Obstructive |
Persistent cough with sputum. |
passages. |
Pulmonary Disease. |
No dusty working conditions. |
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See Bronchiectasis. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Shortness of breath. |
Lung collapse. |
See Atelectasis. |
Chest pain. |
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Shock. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Shortness of breath. |
Lack of oxygen. |
See Altitude Illness. |
Ascent to high altitude. |
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Headache; nausea. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trouble breathing. |
Gas inhalation. |
See Carbon Monoxide |
Dizziness. |
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Poisoning. |
Headache. |
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Nausea and vomiting. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Difficult breathing in child |
Inflammation or infection. |
See Croup. |
under 6. |
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See Bronchiolitis. |
Barking cough. |
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OR |
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Wheezing with rapid, shallow |
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breathing. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Shortness of breath. |
Lack of red blood cells. |
See Anemia (all charts). |
Tiredness and weakness. |
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Paleness. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Shortness of breath. |
Heart inflammation. |
See Myocarditis. |
Fatigue. |
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Irregular heartbeat. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Difficult breathing. |
Allergic reaction. |
Call doctor now or seek |
Tingling or numbness. |
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emergency help. |
Sneezing, wheezing or itching. |
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See Anaphylaxis. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Rapid breathing. |
Heart inflammation. |
See Pericarditis, Acute. |
Dull or sharp pain in front of |
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chest. |
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Cough; fever; chills. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sudden breathing difficulty. |
Heart attack or other heart |
Call doctor now. |
Severe chest pain spreading |
problem. |
See Heart Attack. |
to jaw, neck or arms. |
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See Coronary-Artery |
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Disease. |
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See Heart Rhythm |
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Irregularity. |
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See Heartbeat, Rapid. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sudden breathing difficulty. |
Blood clot in lung. |
Call doctor now. |
Sharp chest pain that worsens |
Collapsed lung. |
See Pulmonary |
with inhalation. |
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Embolism. |
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See Pneumothorax. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Sudden breathing difficulty. |
Temporary lack of oxygen |
See Angina Pectoris. |
Chest pain. |
to heart. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Chronic breathing difficulty |
Fluid in lungs and other |
See Congestive Heart |
that is worsening. |
body parts caused by heart |
Failure. |
Swollen ankles. |
condition. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Extreme shortness of breath. |
Lack of oxygen in blood. |
Call doctor now. |
Congestive heart failure. |
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See Pulmonary Edema. |
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