- Common cold
The common cold is a viral respiratory infection causing sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, headache and more.
- Middle ear infection
A middle ear infection puts pressure on the eardrum, causing pain and, sometimes, hearing loss.
- Bronchitis
Bronchitis, an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, causes cough, dark or yellow mucus, chest pain and more.
- Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis, an infection and swelling in the inner ear, and may cause vertigo or hearing loss.
- Acute sinusitis
Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.
- Laryngitis
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the larynx, or voice box, causing hoarseness and loss of voice.
- Heartburn/GERD
Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections, cause a stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, fever, sore throat and more.
- Medication reaction or side-effect
Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.
- Lung cancer (small cell)
Small cell lung cancer is the least common type of lung cancer and can cause a cough, chest pain, and more.
- Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is a lung disease causing a wide range of digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular symptoms.
- Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer starts in the lining of the esophagus and can cause difficulty swallowing.
- Sjogren's syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that most often causes dry eyes and dry mouth.
- Lung cancer (non small cell)
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer and can cause a cough, chest pain, and more.
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is usually a temporary condition that affects balance and causes vertigo.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult.
- Indoor allergens
Indoor allergens are the things that cause an allergic reaction: dust, dust mites, mold, pet hair and more.
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.
- Dehydration (Children)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes dry and sticky mouth, tearless crying, and more in children.
- Panic attack
When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.
- Viral pharyngitis
Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.
- Hay fever
Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
- Heart rhythm disorder
Some heart rhythm disorders can cause a fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness.
- Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung infection and causes cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, fever, and chills.
- Diabetes, type 2
Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.
- Asthma (teen and adult)
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, an asthma attack can be life threatening.
- Fainting (vasovagal syncope)
Before fainting, you might feel lightheaded, warm, nausea, a cold sweat, or have tunnel vision.
- Dust exposure
Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.
- Strained voice (vocal cords)
Symptoms of a strained voice include hoarseness, raspy voice, rawness, achy throat, deeper voice, and more.
- Goiter
A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, causing a lump in the throat below the Adam's apple.
- Emphysema
Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath, a chronic cough, wheezing, and more.
- Heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion causes intense thirst, heavy sweating, pale, cool, and moist skin, muscle cramps, and more.
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
High blood pressure, often asymptomatic, can cause headaches, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and anxiety.
- Interstitial lung disease
Interstitial lung disease is a group of lung disorders that cause shortness of breath, a dry cough, and more.
- Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes heart palpitations, confusion, dizziness and more.
- Croup
Croup is a childhood viral respiratory infection causing swelling that can make breathing difficult and noisy.
- Cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus.
- Diabetes, type 1
Diabetes can make you feel hungry, tired, or thirsty; you may urinate more than normal and have blurry vision.
- Pneumonitis
Pneumonitis is any inflammation of the lung and causes trouble breathing, cough, and fever.
- Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious chronic lung condition where the lungs become scarred and stiff.
- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension can cause shortness of breath, a fast heart rate, or lightheadedness.
- Respiratory syncytial virus
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that causes symptoms similar to the common cold.
- Meniere's disease
Meniere's disease is a chronic inner ear condition that causes vertigo or extreme dizziness, and more.
- Thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is cancer of the thyroid gland and can cause a cough, hoarseness, a lump in the neck, and more.
- Transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke)
Transient ischemic attacks cause headache, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, and more.
- Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis usually infects the lungs, causing a bad cough with blood, chest pain, fever, chills, and fatigue.
- Foreign object in the nose
Symptoms of a foreign body in the nose include trouble breathing, pain, discharge, and bleeding.
- Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection of the lungs causing muscle aches, fever, chest pain, cough, and more.
- Drug allergy
A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication and can cause a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing.
- Anemia, iron deficiency
Anemia , a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin and gums, brittle nails, irritability, and more.
- Chemical pneumonia
Chemical pneumonia is an irritation of the lungs that can cause a dry cough, headache, chest pain and more.
- Anemia
Anemia, a lack of red blood cells, can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.
- Anemia, chronic disease
Anemia of chronic disease (ACD) can cause fatigue, pale skin, weakness, dizziness, headache and more.
- Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a condition of the heart causing shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest pain.
- Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a serious lung disease, causing shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness and more.
- Benzodiazepine abuse
Benzodiazepines are prescription medications that cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, and more.
- Aspirin poisoning
Aspirin poisoning is a medical emergency and can cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and more.
- Bronchial adenoma
Bronchial adenomas are cancers of the respiratory tract causing a cough, fever, or shortness of breath.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal, symptoms include headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
- Insulin reaction (hypoglycemia)
An insulin reaction is the result of low blood sugar and causes anxiety, hunger, shaking, dizziness, and more.
- Exercise-induced asthma
Exercise-induced asthma causes wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.
- Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation is rapid or shallow breathing usually caused by stress or anxiety.
- Congestive heart failure
People with congestive heart failure can have shortness of breath, fatigue, irregular heartbeat and more.
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Supraventricular tachycardia is fast heart rhythm starting in one of the upper chambers of the heart.
- Abscess
A skin abscess, or boil, is a swollen, painful, red and warm lump of skin that may rupture and drain pus.
- Radon exposure
Breathing in high levels of radon over time can cause lung cancer.
- Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that can cause swelling and hard lumps in the lymph nodes and organs.
- Scleroderma
Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden.
- Vocal cord polyp
A vocal cord polyp is a noncancerous growth on the vocal cord causing breathiness, hoarseness, and more.
- Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid in the pleura and can cause difficulty breathing or chest pain.
- Dehydration (Adult)
Dehydration, or not getting enough fluid, causes low blood pressure, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
- Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis)
Valley fever is a fungal infection that starts in the lungs and causes mild flu-like symptoms.
- Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia is a lung infection caused by viruses, and causes coughing, wheezing, fever, chills, and more.
- Aortic regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation, when the aortic valve doesn't close completely, can cause severe heart symptoms.
- Aortic aneurysm (chest)
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
- Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.
- Swallowed object
Symptoms of swallowing an object include coughing, choking, vomiting, throat pain, breathing trouble, and more.
- Endocarditis
Signs of endocarditis, an infection of the heart, include swelling, rash, sinus congestion, nausea, and more.
- Ricin poisoning
Ricin is a dangerous poison in castor beans, and causes trouble breathing, nausea, fever and sweating.
- Radiation sickness
Radiation sickness is caused by a high dose of radiation, and causes vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, and more.
- Cyanide poisoning
The symptoms of cyanide poisoning include headache, weakness, confusion, nausea, and seizures.
- Small intestine cancer
Small intestine cancer is rare and often has no symptoms, but can cause symptoms in its advanced stages.
- Legionella (Legionnaires disease)
Legionnaires' disease is a severe type of pneumonia and causes headache, chills, high fever, a cough, and more.
- Anemia, hemolytic
Hemolytic anemia occurs when there aren't enough red blood cells in the blood.
- West nile virus
West Nile virus is an infection spread by mosquitoes, and can cause diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, and more.
- Whooping cough
Whooping cough, a contagious respiratory infection, causes a runny nose, a mild fever, and a severe cough.
- Plague
Plague is a rare but deadly bacterial infection causing fever, vomiting, seizures, organ failure, and more.
- Throat cancer
Throat cancer can cause symptoms including difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and chronic cough.
- Mesenteric lymphadenitis
Mesenteric lymphadenitis is an inflammation of abdominal lymph nodes causing pain, diarrhea, fever, and more.
