Common repiratory diseases and illnesses

Asthma

wheezing, severe respiratory distress, mouth breathing, anxiety

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

dyspnea, sputum production, chonic cough, long expiration phases, wheezing

Pneumonia

fevere, chills productive cough, clammy skin, shortness of breath

congestive heart failure

dyspnea, wet lung sounds, edema, productive or non productive cough with pink frothy sputum

Epiglottitis

shortness of breath, noisy breathing, drooling, fever, difficulty swallowing

pulmonary embolism

fast breathing or SOB, dry cough, chest painA

naphylaxis

difficulty breathing, wheezing, hibes, anxiety, poor skin signs, shock

hyperventilation syndrome

dizziness, anxiety muscle spasms in hands and feet, rapid and shallow breathing, chest pain