10 Symptoms of Parasites In Humans
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Difficulty Breathing
There are numerous types of parasite that can infect humans and they can infect different parts of the body. They are often found in the digestive system where they feast on the food that we eat. Some parasites, however, prefer to make their home in our lungs.
Paragonimiasis, also known as the flatworm, is a type of parasitic worm that is found living in our lungs. They can stay here for years, thriving and breeding, until their numbers become so large that they affect the proper functioning of our lungs. This can make it difficult to breathe, and this is something that needs to be addressed.
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