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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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