10 Symptoms of Valley Fever

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Symptom #2: Chest Pain

Whenever somebody complains of a pain in their chest area, it is usually something that will cause some concern. Such pains are a symptom of numerous potential problems some of which are harmless, and others that can be deadly. A pain in the chest is also a common symptom of valley fever.

Chest pain is a common complaint of patients with Coccidioidomycosis. It is seen in almost half of the patients with this condition. It is usually associated with the thoracic effort during coughing, but it can also be a sign of a more serious complication like pneumonia.

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