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  • Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Symptoms

    03/03/08, Healthwise

    The first symptoms of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) may resemble those of other common illnesses. HPS symptoms usually begin 1 to 5 weeks after exposure to the virus and usually last 3 to 5 days (prodromal phase). Symptoms that

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  • Croup - Symptoms

    06/11/08, Healthwise

    A child who has croup may at first seem to have a common upper respiratory infection (URI), such as a cold. The first symptoms of URI, such as runny nose and congestion, usually last about 1 or 2 days. Croup symptoms usually follow an

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  • Acute Bronchitis - Symptoms

    07/23/08, Healthwise

    Symptoms of acute bronchitis usually begin 3 to 4 days after an upper respiratory infection, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Symptoms usually include:

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  • Pulmonary Embolism - What Happens

    01/29/09, Healthwise

    If a large blood clot blocks the artery in the lung, blood flow may be completely stopped, causing sudden death. A smaller clot reduces the blood flow and may cause damage to lung tissue. But if the clot dissolves on its own, it may not c

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  • Hyperventilation

    09/12/08, Healthwise

    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 be

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  • Acute Bronchitis - What Happens

    07/23/08, Healthwise

    Acute bronchitis is inflammation of the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). It is usually caused by a virus and follows an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). The infection moves from the

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  • Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger

    02/25/08, Healthwise

    Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the respiratory system each year.

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  • Carbetapentane, carbinoxamine, phenylephrine

    04/14/07, Healthwise

    Call your doctor if you have a fever, or if your symptoms get worse or do not improve after taking this medicine for 7 days.

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  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - Symptoms

    03/18/08, Healthwise

    Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning range from mild flu-like symptoms (such as a headache or stomachache without fever) to severe signs of heart and brain damage. Prolonged exposure to low levels of carbon monoxide over many days ma

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  • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - When To Call a Doctor

    03/18/08, Healthwise

    Callor other emergency services immediately if:

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