Symptoms

Some of the main symptoms of these diseases are increased coughing, shortness of breath, coughing up mucus, or chest tightness. These are some really common symptoms for respiratory diseases. These symptoms will not show up for every disease, which is why it is vital to check with your healthcare provider before assuming you have a disease. Some of these symptoms apply to non respiratory illnesses as well, such as the flu or Covid.

Small Cell Lung Cancer

Some symptoms of SCLC, small cell lung cancer, are

  • Increased coughing.

  • Shortness of breath.

    These two thing are symptoms of small cell lung cancer. If you are experiencing these symptoms see your doctor and ask them about it. They might perform a biopsy. Some people decide to get a second opinion.

Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Some symptoms of NSCLC, non small cell lung cancer, are

  • An ongoing cough that is persistent and does not go away.

  • Shortness of breath.

    These two thing are symptoms of non small cell lung cancer. If you are experiencing these symptoms see your doctor and ask them about it. They might perform a biopsy. Some people decide to get a second opinion.

This came from: The National Cancer Institute(.gov)

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms for any diseases on this page you should go see your healthcare provider and discuss it with them to see if you have a disease.

Tuberculosis

Some symptoms of Active Tuberculosis are

  • Feeling flu like symptoms (Chills, fever with sweating, appetite loss, weight loss, etc.)

  • Chest pain.

  • Coughing up blood or sputum.

  • Increased cough.

    These symptoms are only experienced by people with active Tuberculosis. People with Inactive Tuberculosis do not feel sick and do not experience symptoms. They cannot spread germs to others. However, if they are not treated the Inactive Tuberculosis can become Active Tuberculosis.

    (This information came from CDC.)

Pneumonia

Some symptoms of Pneumonia are

  • Fever with sweating.

  • Shaking Chills, or rigors : The body shivers and shakes involuntarily.

  • Coughing up yellow, green, or bloody mucus.

  • Shortness of breath.

  • Tachypnea, or rapid, shallow breathing.

  • Stabbing pain in the chest that worsens as one takes deep breaths or coughs.

  • Fatigue, appetite loss, and low energy levels.

  • Vomiting and Nausea, this is extremely common in small children.

  • Confusion, which is more common in elderly people.

    (This information came from CDC.)

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms for any diseases on this page you should go see your healthcare provider and discuss it with them to see if you have a disease.

Asthma

Some symptoms of asthma are

  • Wheezing. This is a whistling sound made by your lungs as you breath. It may only happen when you have a cold or are exercising.

  • A frequent cough. This may flare up at night, and you can cough up mucus.

  • Shortness of breath. This is when you feel like your lungs are not taking in enough air while you are breathing. In some cases it only occurs one in a while and in some cases it can occur more often.

  • Chest tightness. You may experience more tightness in your chest during cold weather or exercise. This can also be one of the first signs of a flare up.

COPD

Some symptoms of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, are

  • Having difficulty breathing.

  • Shortness of breath. This is when you feel as if you are not inhaling enough air.

  • Chest tightness.

  • Coughing up mucus

Once again, if you are experiencing ANY on these symptoms please speak to your healthcare provider. If you do have COPD they may treat it with medicines, pulmonary rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, surgery, or a lung transplant.

(This came from American Lung Association)