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Asthma
Common Symptoms: Wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness. Treatment Methods: Inhalers (bronchodilators, corticosteroids), avoiding triggers, and long-term medications.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Common Symptoms: Chronic cough, mucus production, shortness of breath, fatigue. Treatment Methods: Bronchodilators, corticosteroids, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Common Symptoms: Severe coughing fits followed by a high-pitched whoop, vomiting after coughing, fatigue. Treatment Methods: Antibiotics, supportive care, vaccination for prevention.
Sinusitis
Common Symptoms: Nasal congestion, facial pain, pressure, nasal discharge, reduced sense of smell. Treatment Methods: Decongestants, saline nasal sprays, antibiotics for bacterial cases, surgery for chronic cases.
Laryngitis
Common Symptoms: Hoarseness, weak voice or voice loss, tickling sensation and rawness in your throat, sore throat. Treatment Methods: Resting the voice, humidified air, hydration, corticosteroids for severe cases.
Interstitial Lung Disease
Common Symptoms: Dry cough, shortness of breath at rest or with exertion, fatigue, unexplained weight loss. Treatment Methods: Corticosteroids, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, lung transplant in severe cases.
Bronchiolitis
Common Symptoms: Nasal congestion, cough, low-grade fever, wheezing and difficulty breathing in infants. Treatment Methods: Supportive care, humidified oxygen, hydration, rarely antiviral medication.
Emphysema
Common Symptoms: Shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheezing, decreased exercise tolerance. Treatment Methods: Stop smoking, bronchodilators, pulmonary rehabilitation, lung volume reduction surgery.
Asbestosis
Common Symptoms: Shortness of breath, persistent, dry cough, chest tightness, finger clubbing. Treatment Methods: Oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, monitoring for lung cancer, avoidance of any further asbestos exposure.
Legionnaires' Disease
Common Symptoms: High fever, cough, muscle aches, shortness of breath. Treatment Methods: Antibiotics, hospitalization for severe cases, supportive care.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Common Symptoms: Fatigue, fever, muscle aches, respiratory distress. Treatment Methods: Hospitalization, supportive care including respiratory support, no specific treatment.
Histoplasmosis
Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, fatigue, chills, headache. Treatment Methods: Antifungal medications, supportive care, may resolve on its own in mild cases.
Cystic Fibrosis
Common Symptoms: Persistent cough, frequent lung infections, poor growth, difficulty breathing. Treatment Methods: Chest physiotherapy, inhaled medicines, enzyme supplements, lung transplant.
Pleural Effusion
Common Symptoms: Chest pain, dry cough, shortness of breath, difficulty taking deep breaths. Treatment Methods: Diuretics, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, surgery.
Severe Acute Asthma
Common Symptoms: Extreme shortness of breath, rapid breathing, bluish color to lips and face, severe anxiety. Treatment Methods: Emergency treatment with bronchodilators, steroids, oxygen therapy, possible hospitalization.
Pulmonary Hypertension
Common Symptoms: Shortness of breath during routine activities, fatigue, chest pain, swelling in ankles and legs. Treatment Methods: Vasodilators, anticoagulants, diuretics, oxygen therapy.
Mesothelioma
Common Symptoms: Chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal swelling, weight loss. Treatment Methods: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, palliative treatments.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Common Symptoms: Runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever. Treatment Methods: Supportive care, hydration, oxygen if needed, antiviral medication in severe cases.
Pneumonia
Common Symptoms: Cough with phlegm, fever, chills, difficulty breathing. Treatment Methods: Antibiotics, rest, fluids, hospitalization for severe cases.
Tuberculosis
Common Symptoms: Cough lasting more than 3 weeks, coughing up blood, night sweats, weight loss. Treatment Methods: Long-term antibiotics, directly observed therapy (DOT), vaccination (BCG).
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Common Symptoms: Severe shortness of breath, labored and unusually rapid breathing, confusion and extreme tiredness. Treatment Methods: Mechanical ventilation, prone positioning, ECMO, management of underlying cause.
Silicosis
Common Symptoms: Chronic cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain. Treatment Methods: Stopping exposure to silica dust, supportive respiratory care, lung transplant in severe cases.
Pulmonary Embolism
Common Symptoms: Sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, leg pain or swelling. Treatment Methods: Blood thinners, clot dissolvers, surgery, compression stockings.
Bronchitis
Common Symptoms: Cough with mucus, fatigue, shortness of breath, slight fever and chills. Treatment Methods: Cough medicine, rest, fluids, humidifier use, antibiotics if bacterial.
Bronchiectasis
Common Symptoms: Chronic cough, large amounts of mucus, repeated lung infections, wheezing. Treatment Methods: Antibiotics, bronchodilators, chest physiotherapy, surgery.
Influenza (Flu)
Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue. Treatment Methods: Antiviral drugs, rest, fluids, vaccination for prevention.
Tracheitis
Common Symptoms: Deep cough, difficulty breathing, high fever, wheezing. Treatment Methods: Antibiotics, humidified oxygen, possible intubation for severe airway obstruction.
Sleep Apnea
Common Symptoms: Loud snoring, episodes of breathing cessation during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness. Treatment Methods: CPAP machines, lifestyle changes, surgery, dental appliances.
Lung Cancer
Common Symptoms: Persistent cough, coughing up blood, chest pain, weight loss. Treatment Methods: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy.
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Common Symptoms: Shortness of breath, dry cough, tiredness, chest discomfort. Treatment Methods: Antifibrotic agents, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, lung transplant.
Common Cold
Common Symptoms: Runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, congestion. Treatment Methods: Rest, hydration, over-the-counter cold remedies, saline nasal sprays.
SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
Common Symptoms: Fever, dry cough, headache, muscle aches, difficulty breathing. Treatment Methods: Supportive care, antiviral medications, respiratory support if needed.
Sarcoidosis
Common Symptoms: Dry cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue. Treatment Methods: Corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, hydroxychloroquine, lifestyle modifications.
Occupational Lung Diseases
Common Symptoms: Cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness, abnormal breath sounds. Treatment Methods: Avoidance of exposure, symptomatic treatment, steroids, lung transplant for advanced cases.
Covid-19
Common Symptoms: Fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell. Treatment Methods: Supportive care, antiviral drugs, steroids, vaccination for prevention.
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