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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

I Have A Heart Catherization When I Have A Cough And Cold

Health Encyclopedia: Pneumonia Symptoms

Symptoms


General Symptoms. The symptoms of bacterial pneumonia develop abruptly and typically include:

  • A single episode of shaking chills followed by fever
  • Chest pain on the side of lung infection -- severe abdominal pain sometimes occurs in people with pneumonia in the lower lobes of the lung
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rapid breathing and heart beat
  • Cough -- may be dry initially but it eventually produces more fluid (sputum)
  • Nausea, vomiting, and muscle aches

Emergency Symptoms. Symptoms of pneumonia indicati...

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...associated with classic symptoms of acid reflux, such as heartburn. [Editor's note: If you're... Read more »

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Colds and Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...when we catch one. What causes colds?Over 90% of common colds (upper respiratory infections,... Read more »

Health Guide

Pneumonia: Diagnosis
...bacteria, they believe its use should be reconsidered in young people.Ruling Out Other Disorders that Cause Coughing or Affect the LungCommon Causes of Persistent Coughing. Over 30 million people... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...and getting lots of rest when needed is still the best bit of advice to ease the discomforts of the common cold. Water is the best fluid and helps lubricate the mucous membranes. (There is no... Read more »
Adult Asthma Symptoms
...risk for this effect tend to be older, female, and to have hadthe disease for a longer period of time.Coughing. In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough. Some patients... Read more »
Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms
Many symptoms of heart failure result from the congestion that develops as fluid backs up into the lungs and leaks into the tissues. Other symptoms result from inadequate delivery of... Read more »
Acid Reflux Symptoms
...an indication of serious esophageal damage or abnormalities.Chronic sore throat.Persistent hiccups.Coughing and Respiratory Symptoms. Asthmatic symptoms like coughing and wheezing may occur. In... Read more »

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