The following Conditions are related to Shortness of breath

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  • COVID-19

    COVID-19 is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The virus is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. It can also spread by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the face. The virus can be transmitted by people who are asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic, making it difficult to control its spread.  Read More

  • Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

    Group B Strejsonococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that is commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract, vagina, and rectum of healthy individuals. While GBS is usually harmless in healthy adults, it can cause serious infections in newborn babies, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. GBS is a leading cause of sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis in newborns, and pregnant women who are carriers of GBS can pass the bacteri  Read More

  • Pneumonia

    Some common risk factors for pneumonia include: 1. Age: Infants and young children, as well as adults over the age of 65, are at a higher risk for pneumonia. 2. Weakened immune system: People with weakened immune systems due to conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, or organ transplants are more susceptible to pneumonia. 3. Chronic medical conditions: Chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, heart  Read More