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58 possible causes of 'Shortness of breath, Cough'
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11. 
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung diseases. Learn about...
Symptoms:
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    Pursed-lip breathing
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    Gasping for breath
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    Frequent respiratory infections
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
12. 
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common virus that can...
Symptoms:
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    Blue color skin
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    Blue fingernails
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    Harsh, brassy cough
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
13. 
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the...
Symptoms:
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    Pain
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    Headache
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    Loss of appetite
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
14. 
Whooping cough is a serious respiratory infection caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella...
Symptoms:
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    Unable to eat
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    Hacking cough
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    Feels hot to touch
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
15. 
In the movies, heart attacks are always very obvious. In reality, heart attacks arent always so...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Pain
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    Low blood pressure
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    High blood pressure
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
16. 
Anyone can swallow a foreign object. However, infants and toddlers...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    High-pitched breath sounds
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    Gagging
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    Painful respiration
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
17. 
The aorta is a large artery that carries blood out of your heart. If you experience a dissection of...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Mobility limitation
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    Abdominal pain radiating to the back
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    Yawning, excessive
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
18. 
An allergy is the immune system's response to a foreign substance that is not typically harmful to...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Vomiting
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    Coughing up yellow sputum
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    Choking sensation
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
19. 
The oxygen-rich air you breathe circulates inside your lungs...
This condition is considered a medical emergency.
Urgent care may be required
Symptoms:
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    Pain
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    Chest pain
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    Cough
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    Shortness of breath
20. 
Infectious mononucleosis, often called "mono," is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It...
Symptoms:
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    Loss of appetite
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    Diaphoresis
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    Headache
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    Shortness of breath
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    Cough
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