Creator: Your.MD
Published: 2016-01-01

[[WhenToWorry]]
|##### Coronavirus
|Shortness of breath and shivering or rigors can be a symptom of coronavirus (COVID-19).  [Read more about coronavirus](/condition/coronavirus-covid19) or use our [Coronavirus Risk Assessment](https://www.your.md/quiz/coronavirus-risk-assessment) to check your risk. 

Conditions
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*   [Chest infection](#pneumonia)
*   [Diphtheria](#diphtheria)

Chest infection
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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**](/condition/pneumonia/#symptoms).

[If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.](https://webapp.your.md/login?utm_source=yourmd&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=your-symptoms)

Diphtheria
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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**](/condition/diphtheria/#symptoms).

[If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.](https://webapp.your.md/login?utm_source=yourmd&utm_medium=in-article&utm_campaign=your-symptoms)

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