10 Lung Infection Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Loss of Appetite
Some lung infections can cause a loss of appetite. Besides breathing difficulty and a productive cough, loss of appetite is a common symptom of lung infection. The reduced appetite is usually worse if the lung infection is severe. It may even continue after treatment until the body attains recovery.
Because of the pain and discomfort associated with lung infections, a patient’s breathing does not provide enough oxygen to help the body carry out all its functions. As a result, the body does not produce adequate energy. In this state, the patient may not get the urge to eat. Additionally, the act of eating and especially swallowing may increase the chest pain.
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