1. Asthma
Asthma is an inflammatory disorder of the airways, which causes attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath, che...
Symptoms:
- Painful respiration
- Coughing up yellow sputum
- Intercostal recession
- Labored breathing
- Blue fingernails
2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS) is a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen fr...
This condition is considered a medical emergency. Urgent care may be required.
Symptoms:
- Pain
- Peripheral cyanosis
- Respiratory crackles
- Labored breathing
- Blue fingernails
3. Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae.Diphtheria sprea...
Symptoms:
- Stridor
- Airway obstruction
- Peripheral cyanosis
- Labored breathing
- Blue fingernails
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose.
Please consult a healthcare professional if you have health concerns.