Conditions that have symptoms similar to
pneumonia include:
-
Pleurisy, an
inflammation of the membrane (pleura
) covering the
lungs and lining the chest cavity. Symptoms include chest pain, coughing, and
fever. -
Influenza, a viral infection affecting
the respiratory system . Symptoms include fever and
fatigue.
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Bronchitis,
which is inflammation of the breathing tubes that lead to the
lungs (bronchial tubes). Symptoms include coughing, chest pain, and
wheezing.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is difficulty breathing caused by
chronic bronchitis or
emphysema .
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Pulmonary embolus, a sudden blockage of blood flow within the lung. Symptoms
include shortness of breath, chest pain, and a rapid
heartbeat.
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Tuberculosis, a bacterial infection
that usually affects the lungs. It can cause fatigue and a cough.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, an illness caused by a
virus found in the saliva, urine, and droppings of some rodents. Symptoms
include fever and fatigue.
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Lung cancer,
especially in someone with a history of smoking. Symptoms include cough, chest
pain, and shortness of breath.
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Heart failure,
which is the heart not pumping like it should. Symptoms include shortness of
breath and fatigue.
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), a virus that causes symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, and
difficulty breathing.
