Fungal Diseases Of The Lung
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - Diseases with Similar Symptoms
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
Diseases with Similar Symptoms
Several diseases have similar symptoms and may occur with COPD.
Acute Bronchitis
A virus usually causes acute bronchitis. In most cases it does not require treatment. The cough it produces typically lasts for 7 - 10 days. In about half of patients, however, coughing can last for up to 3 weeks, and 25% of patients continue to cough for more than 1 month. Acute bronchitis may be a warning sign of future problems in some patients.
Asthma
The classic symptoms of an asthma...
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Cryptococcosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cryptococcosis is infection with Cryptococcus neoformans fungus.Causes, incidence, and risk factorsCryptococcus neoformans, the fungus that causes... Read more »
Mucormycosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Mucormycosis is a fungal infection of the sinuses, brain, or lungs that occurs mostly in people with weakened immune systems.Alternative... Read more »
Blastomycosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blastomycosis is a rare infection that may develop when people breathe in (inhale) a fungus called Blastomyces dermatitidis, which is found in wood... Read more »
Coccidioidomycosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Coccidioidomycosis is infection with the spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis.Alternative NamesSan Joaquin Valley fever; Valley feverCauses,... Read more »
Coccidioides complement fixation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Coccidioides complement fixation is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the fungus Coccidioides immitis. This fungus causes the disease... Read more »
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