10 Symptoms of E. Coli Infection
9. Shortness of Breath
Dyspnea is the medical term used to describe sudden shortness of breath. It is characterized by having difficulty breathing which may or may not be associated with a feeling of tightness in the chest. Dyspnea is a non-specific symptom that can be associated with both respiratory and circulatory conditions. It is important to state that exercise-induced dyspnea is usually a normal and transitory state of air hunger which is not directly related to a disease, whereas, resting shortness of breath is usually a sign that something might be wrong.
E. Coli can colonize the respiratory tract and eventually develop into pneumonia. It is not a common cause of pneumonia but it can be seen in patients with an E. Coli urinary tract infection and patients that might have aspirated gastric content. Patients with this condition usually experience shortness of breath, a wet or dry cough, and fever.
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