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Shortness of breath and High temperature
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Conditions
Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under a year old.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Shortness of breath
- Wheeze (noise on breathing out)
- Fast or shallow breathing
- Runny nose
- Blocked nose
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Bronchiolitis.
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Chest infection
Pneumonia is inflammation (swelling) of the tissue in one or both of your lungs.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Cough
- Shivering or rigors
- Shortness of breath
- High temperature
- Unusually tired
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chest infection.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Leukaemia is cancer of the white blood cells.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Continuous, unexplained weight loss
- Shortness of breath
- Unusually tired
- High temperature
- Bloated stomach
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia.
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Croup
Croup is a childhood condition that affects the windpipe (trachea), the airways to the lungs (the bronchi) and the voice box (larynx).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Barking cough
- Blocked nose
- Runny nose
- Shortness of breath
- High temperature
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Croup.
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Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- High temperature
- Sore throat
- White spots on tonsils
- Shivering or rigors
- Difficulty speaking
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Diphtheria.
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Pericarditis
Pericarditis is inflammation (swelling) of the pericardium, which is the fluid-filled sac surrounding your heart.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Chest pain
- Sudden chest pain
- Shortness of breath
- High temperature
- Unusually tired
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Pericarditis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
