Fever and breathing problems
Fever and breathing problems may mean a serious respiratory infection is present. Symptoms may include:
- Difficulty breathing.
- Wheezing.
- Barking cough.
- Drooling and not being able to swallow.
- Sore throat or hoarse voice, or a feeling of swelling in the throat.
- Rapid breathing.
If you have a fever and signs of a serious respiratory infection, seek immediate medical care.
| Author | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Editor | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine |
| Last Updated | April 24, 2007 |
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