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BREATHING DIFFICULTY
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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 See Bronchitis, Acute.
brownish sputum.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Breathing difficulty. Decreased carbon dioxide See Panic Disorder.
Lightheadedness. in blood. See Anxiety.
Numbness or tingling in hands
and feet.
Stress, fear or anxiety.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Mild breathing difficulty. Spasm of bronchial tubes. See Wheezing (in
Noisy breathing. Symptoms section).
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Chronic breathing difficulty that Lung inflammation. See Pneumoconiosis.
is worsening. See Silicosis.
Persistent cough with sputum. See Asbestosis.
Dusty working conditions.
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. See Bronchiectasis.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Shortness of breath. Lung collapse. See Atelectasis.
Chest pain.
Shock.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Shortness of breath. Lack of oxygen. See Altitude Illness.
Ascent to high altitude.
Headache; nausea.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Trouble breathing. Gas inhalation. See Carbon Monoxide
Dizziness. Poisoning.
Headache.
Nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Difficult breathing in child Inflammation or infection. See Croup.
under 6. See Bronchiolitis.
Barking cough.
OR
Wheezing with rapid, shallow
breathing.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Shortness of breath. Lack of red blood cells. See Anemia (all charts).
Tiredness and weakness.
Paleness.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Shortness of breath. Heart inflammation. See Myocarditis.
Fatigue.
Irregular heartbeat.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Difficult breathing. Allergic reaction. Call doctor now or seek
Tingling or numbness. emergency help.
Sneezing, wheezing or itching. See Anaphylaxis.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Rapid breathing. Heart inflammation. See Pericarditis, Acute.
Dull or sharp pain in front of
chest.
Cough; fever; chills.
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. See Coronary-Artery
Disease.
See Heart Rhythm
Irregularity.
See Heartbeat, Rapid.
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. Embolism.
See Pneumothorax.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Sudden breathing difficulty. Temporary lack of oxygen See Angina Pectoris.
Chest pain. to heart.
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.
Symptoms: Possible Problems: What To Do:
Extreme shortness of breath. Lack of oxygen in blood. Call doctor now.
Congestive heart failure. See Pulmonary Edema.


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From Complete Guide to Symptoms, Illness & Surgery by H. Winter Griffith, M.D. Copyright by Putnam Publishing Group. Electronic rights by Medical Data Exchange.

 

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