Symptoms

Symptoms of Respiratory Infection

Symptoms of a respiratory infection can be debilitating, whether the cause is bacterial, viral or fungal. Symptoms may include:

• Congestion in the lungs
• Cough
• Green, yellow or blood-tinged mucus
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing or crackling with breathing
• Chest pain with breathing or coughing
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle pain or body aches
• Fatigue
• Lightheadedness
• Weight loss
• Night sweats

Complications of a severe respiratory infection include:

• Respiratory arrest (breathing stops)
• Respiratory failure
• Congestive heart failure