Respiratory Health: Symptoms

Hyperventilation

Hyperventilation is breathing that is deeper and more rapid than normal. It causes a decrease in the amount of a gas in the blood (called carbon dioxide or CO2). This decrease may make you feel lightheaded, have a rapid heartbeat, and

Sinusitis - When To Call a Doctor

Call your health professional if sinusitis does not improve after two days of home treatment and you have symptoms such as:

Emphysema, Congenital Lobar

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - Symptoms

The symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) include:

Cystic Fibrosis - When To Call a Doctor

It is important to diagnose and treat cystic fibrosis early. Call your doctor if your child:

Tuberculosis (TB) - Symptoms

If you have latent tuberculosis (TB), you do not have symptoms and cannot spread the disease to others. If you have active TB, you do have symptoms and can spread the disease to others. Which specific symptoms you have will depend

Pneumonia - Symptoms

Symptoms of pneumonia caused by bacteria in otherwise healthy people younger than 65 usually come on suddenly. They often start during or after an upper respiratory infection, such as influenza or a cold, and may include:

Pulmonary Embolism - When To Call a Doctor

Callor other emergency services immediately if you think you have symptoms of pulmonary embolism. Symptoms include:

Acute Bronchitis - When To Call a Doctor

Callor other emergency services immediately if: