Chest and respiratory problems can be as simple as a minor cold or as life-threatening as a heart attack. For most respiratory problems, including allergies, colds, sore throats, sinusitis, and tonsillitis, this chapter will help you decide what to do at home and when to call your doctor.
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- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Chest Pain
- Colds
- Coughs
- Fever
- Heart Palpitations
- Influenza (Flu)
- Laryngitis
- Pneumonia
- Sinusitis
- Sore Throat and Strep Throat
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Tonsillitis
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| Respiratory problems can occur in the upper respiratory tract (nose, sinuses, throat, or trachea) or in the lower respiratory tract (bronchial tubes or lungs). |
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