Pneumonia Symptoms and Diagnosis - American Lung Association
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include: Cough, which may produce greenish, yellow or even bloody mucus. Fever, sweating and shaking chills. Shortness of breath. Rapid, shallow breathing. Sharp or stabbing chest pain that gets worse when you breathe deeply or cough. Loss of appetite, low energy, and fatigue.
Steps to Take if You Test Positive for COVID-19
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Contact your healthcare provider. Tell them you tested positive for COVID-19 and are home recovering. Based on your underlying health and symptoms you may warrant and benefit from additional treatment that works best when started early. Take it easy. Rest up and stay hydrated.
Pulmonary Function Tests | American Lung Association
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Pulmonary function tests (or PFTs) are also called lung function tests. If you have warning signs or risk factors for a lung disease such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis or asthma, your healthcare provider will order spirometry, among other tests, to check how well your lungs are working. PFTs will also be ordered to diagnose and monitor your ...
Pneumonia Treatment and Recovery - American Lung Association
WEBAug 12, 2024 · It may take time to recover from pneumonia. Some people feel better and are able to return to their normal routines within a week. For other people, it can take a month or more. Most people continue to feel tired for about a month. Adequate rest is important to maintain progress toward full recovery and to avoid relapse.
What Causes Asthma? | American Lung Association
WEBJun 7, 2024 · If you have asthma, exposures to certain elements in the workplace can cause asthma symptoms. And, for some people, exposure to certain dusts (industrial or wood dusts), chemical fumes and vapors, and molds can cause asthma to develop for the very first time. Smoking. Cigarette smoke irritates the airways. Smokers have a high risk …
Learn About Shortness of Breath | American Lung Association
WEBJun 13, 2024 · If you are suddenly short of breath, contact your healthcare provider right away. There are many possible causes for this, including: Heart attack. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Low blood pressure. Asthma flare-up. Pneumonia. Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) Emotional distress, anxiety or a panic attack.
Bronchiectasis - American Lung Association
WEBYou will now receive email updates from the American Lung Association. Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition where the walls of your airways (bronchi) widen and are thickened from inflammation and infection. Early diagnosis and treatment of bronchiectasis and any underlying condition is important for preventing further damage to your lungs.
Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treating Pneumothorax
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Other signals that the problem may be a collapsed lung are: Sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens when trying to breath in. Shortness of breath. Bluish skin caused by a lack of oxygen. Fatigue. Rapid breathing and heartbeat. A dry, hacking cough.
Bronchitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - American Lung …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · The most common symptoms of bronchitis are: Runny, stuffy nose. Low-grade fever. Chest congestion. Wheezing or a whistling sound while breathing. A cough that may produce yellow or green mucus (sputum)
Understanding Mucus in Your Lungs - American Lung Association
WEBJul 14, 2021 · Lung Health & Procedures. Mucus in the lungs is known as phlegm or sputum. It is a common symptom in chronic lung diseases such as COPD (including chronic bronchitis and emphysema), cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, NTM lung disease or asthma. In undamaged airways, oxygenated air moves easily through tubes, helped along by tiny …
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