what are syptoms of chest infection
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- The main symptoms of a chest infection can include: 1  a persistent cough. 2  coughing up yellow or green phlegm (thick mucus), or coughing up blood. 3  breathlessness or rapid and shallow breathing. 4  wheezing. 5  a high temperature (fever). 6  a rapid heartbeat. 7  chest pain or tightness.
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- Empyema is pus in the pleural space. It can occur as a complication of pneumonia, thoracotomy, abscesses (lung, hepatic, or subdiaphragmatic), or penetrating trauma with secondary infection. Empyema necessitatis is soft-tissue extension of empyema leading to chest wall infection and external drainage.
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Acute bronchitis Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short-term inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) of the lungs.[2][1] The most common symptom is a cough.[1] Other symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, and chest discomfort.
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- Learn about bacterial pneumonia causes, symptoms, and treatments. This lung infection produces coughing, fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Topics A-Z Slideshows Images Quizzes Medications Medical Dictionary
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- Aspiration pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia is a chest infection that can develop after accidentally inhaling something, such as a small piece of food. It causes irritation in the lungs, or damages them. Older people are particularly at risk of developing aspiration pneumonia.
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Liver hydatid cyst â symptoms, tests, treatment In tumour stage symptoms depend on the location of the cyst. Cysts with superior evolution give pleuro-pulmonary symptoms (dry cough, mild dyspnoea = shortness of breath, pain point that radiates to the right shoulder or stabbing).Also in the evolution of these cysts it can be seen some enlargement of the chest base.ysts with superior evolution give pleuro-pulmonary symptoms (dry cough, mild dyspnoea = shortness of breath, pain point that radiates to the right shoulder or stabbing). Also in the evolution of these cysts it can be seen some enlargement of the chest base.
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The Best Low-Carb Sources of Fiber One cup of shredded coconut meat contains over 14 grams of fiber, which is over half of the recommended daily value of fiber for men and women. It contains only 12 grams of carbohydrates per cup, making it a perfect addition to low-carb dishes.
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- 1 Symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, fevers, chills, chest pain, headache, sweating, and weakness. 2  Inflammation of any part, segment or lobe, of the lung parenchyma. 3  Inflammation of the lungs with consolidation and exudation.  Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection.
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Acute bronchitis Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short-term inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) of the lungs. The most common symptom is a cough. Other symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, and chest discomfort. The infection may last from a few to ten days. The cough may persist for several weeks afterwards with the total duration of symptoms usually around three weeks. Some have symptoms for up to six weeks.
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Bacterial Pneumonia Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. People with pneumonia usually complain of coughing, mucus production, fever, shortness of breath, and/or chest pain. 1  The body's immune system usually keeps bacteria from infecting the lungs.acterial Pneumonia Causes. 1  Most pneumonia is caused by bacteria or a virus. 2  Pneumonia from any cause can occur at any age, but people in certain age groups are at higher risk for certain types of pneumonia.
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Pleural Effusion (Fluid In the Chest or On the Lung) Pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining around the lungs, is associated with sharp chest pain upon breathing in. Cough, chest tenderness, and shortness of breath are other symptoms associated with pleurisy. Pleurisy pain can be managed with pain medication and by external splinting of the chest wall.
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Pleural Effusion (Fluid In the Chest or On the Lung) Pleurisy Pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining around the lungs, is associated with sharp chest pain upon breathing in. Cough, chest tenderness, and shortness of breath are other symptoms associated with pleurisy. Pleurisy pain can be managed with pain medication and by external splinting of the chest wall.
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Chest Tightness & Side Effects of a Bacteria Infection Chest tightness and the presence of a fever are signs that a bacterial infection may be present. In addition, chest-related symptoms that you attribute to a common cold may actually be caused by a primary bacterial infection. These symptoms must be evaluated by a physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Diagnosis and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults Community-acquired pneumonia is diagnosed by clinical features (e.g., cough, fever, pleuritic chest pain) and by lung imaging, usually an infiltrate seen on chest radiography. Initial evaluation should determine the need for hospitalization versus outpatient management using validated mortality or severity prediction scores.
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- Pneumonia is a lung condition wherein the parenchyma of the lung becomes inflamed. The inflammation could occur due to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.
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- Pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by either bacteria, a virus, or fungi. It is characterized by fever, cough, shortness of breath. Sputum (thick mucous) ranging fr … om clear to yellow to dark green may be coughed up. Diagnosis of the type is by sputum sample, blood tests and chest x-ray.iral pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia are treated with anti-viral medications and treatment for any secondary opportunistic bacterial infections with antibiotics. Anti-fungal medications are given for the fungal pneumonias, and secondary bacterial infections can also accompany these types.
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Acute bronchitis Acute bronchitis, also known as a chest cold, is short-term inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) of the lungs. The most common symptom is a cough. Other symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, and chest discomfort. The infection may last from a few to ten days.
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Chest and throat infections - diagnosis and treatment Chest infections. 1  Bronchiolitis: children only. 2  Bronchitis: often follows a cold which goes onto the chest. 3  Bronchiectasis: usually an acute flare on a chronic condition. 4  Pneumonia: may present with fever, cough, shortness of breath, feeling very ill, pleuritic chest pain and signs of collapse or shock.
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- Having a chest infection can cause an array of painful symptoms that include chest pain, pressure in your chest, wheezing or shortness of breath and pain that intensifies after you cough. To help you treat your chest infection, you should consult with a physician to identify the cause.
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Cold guide Adult chest infections. Anyone can have a chest infection, and they are common after having a cold or flu, especially in the autumn and winter. The two main types of chest infection in adults are acute bronchitis and pneumonia.he symptoms and complications of a chest infection can be much worse in people with certain medical conditions. Adults who are more at risk if they have a chest infection include: 1  People who are 65 years old and older. 2  People who smoke or drink alcohol excessively.
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How to recover from a chest infection A virus or bacterial infection usually causes chest infections, in the form of bronchitis or pneumonia. If the infection is mild, you can usually treat it in a similar way to a cold and recover at home. However, with a bout of severe pneumonia, you probably will need a hospital stay and intravenous antibiotics.
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Streptococcus Pneumoniae: Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Clinical Features Symptoms and Signs. The classic description of the clinical features of pneumococcal pneumonia is sudden onset of chills and pleuritic chest pain followed by fever and then cough productive of rusty sputum. However, the clinical presentation varies greatly.
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Aspiration pneumonia Aspiration pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia is a type of lung infection that is due to a relatively large amount of material from the stomach or mouth entering the lungs. Symptoms often include fever and cough of relatively rapid onset. Complications may include lung abscess. Some include chemical pneumonitis as a subtype, which occurs from acidic but non-infectious stomach contents entering the lungs, while other do not. Infection can be due to a variety of bacteria.
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Chest Infection Acute bronchitis is the most common type of chest infection, affecting about 4.5% of the population each year. The condition is most common during autumn and winter. Pneumonia is less common, affecting just over 1% of people each year.
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Chest Congestion Chest Congestion. Chest congestion is a common symptom of respiratory tract infections (like the common cold). Chest congestion is an accumulation of fluids and mucus in the lungs, which can cause symptoms of pain, discomfort, tenderness, coughing and difficulty breathing. Coughing is a way for your body to get rid of irritants in your airways or an accumulation of extra mucus that’s stuck inside your lungs.
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- Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or airways that lead to the lungs. Acute bronchitis is sometimes referred to as a chest cold and can be caused by several types of viruses. Bacterial infections can also cause acute bronchitis. Bronchitis symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, chest soreness, sore throat, watery eyes, fatigue, mild headache, chills, and body aches. Fever may be present. The cough may bring up sputum, known as a productive cough.