What are the symptoms of common lung diseases?
Disease description:
I've been coughing persistently recently, and the cold medicine I took hasn't helped much. I feel there might be a serious problem with my lungs. Could you please tell me what symptoms are commonly associated with lung diseases?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingli
Common lung diseases and their symptoms mainly include:
1. Bronchitis: Symptoms include cough, sputum production, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and fever.
2. Pneumonia: Commonly accompanied by persistent high fever (body temperature may exceed 39°C), cough, sputum production, chest pain, chills, fatigue, and in severe cases, difficulty breathing and altered mental status.
3. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Main symptoms include chronic cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and limited physical activity. It may also be associated with anxiety and barrel-shaped chest.
4. Bronchial asthma: Key features are recurrent episodes of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
5. Tuberculosis: Common symptoms include prolonged cough, sputum production, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), night sweats, weight loss, and low-grade fever in the afternoon.
These symptoms may vary among individuals. If you have any related concerns, please seek medical evaluation promptly.
