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Symptoms Of Lung Problems
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease - Diseases with Similar Symptoms
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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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Lung Problems
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Paraquat lung
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Paraquat lungSymptomsBurns in throatComaDifficulty breathingNosebleedSeizuresShockShortness of breathSore throatStomach painVomitingSigns and... Read more »
Rheumatoid lung disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung disease - rheumatoid arthritis; Rheumatoid nodulesSymptomsShortness of breathCoughChest painFeverAdditional symptoms that may be associated with... Read more »
Rheumatoid lung disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung disease - rheumatoid arthritis; Rheumatoid nodulesTreatmentMany people with this condition have no symptoms. Therefore, therapies are aimed at... Read more »
Rheumatoid lung disease
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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7 Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer
Could it be lung cancer? About 25 percent of people who have lung cancer will show no symptoms before they're diagnosed. These patients' cancer is often diagnosed from a routine chest X-ray or from a CT scan done for other reasons. But most...
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