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    Cough, Decreased appetite, Difficulty swallowing and Gum sores

    WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms cough, decreased appetite, difficulty swallowing and gum sores including Bronchitis, Asthma (child), and Viral pharyngitis.

    There are 12 conditions associated with cough, decreased appetite, difficulty swallowing and gum sores. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

    • Bronchitis

      Bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causes cough, dark or yellow mucus, chest pain and more.

    • Asthma (child)

      Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and narrowing in the airways, causing cough and more.

    • Viral pharyngitis

      Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.

    • Tonsillitis

      Tonsillitis is painful swelling in the tonsils, causing sore throat, red tonsils, pain, fever, and more.

    • Dust exposure

      Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.

    • Toothbrush irritation

      Toothbrush irritation, from improper brushing, causes receding gums, worn enamel, and tooth sensitivity.

    • Smoke exposure

      Exposure to smoke can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, and more.

    • Anosmia

      Anosmia is complete loss of smell, often caused by aging, head trauma, sinusitis, and respiratory infections.

    • Coxsackie virus infection

      Coxsackie virus infection can cause many cold-like symptoms as well as blisters on the mouth hands and feet.

    • Emphysema

      Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath, a chronic cough, wheezing, and more.

    • Goiter

      A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, causing a lump in the throat below the Adam's apple.

    • Canker sores

      Canker sore symptoms begin with a tingling sensation, followed by a red bump that becomes an ulcer.

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