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Parainfluenza - Symptom

Symptoms:

Symptoms vary depending on the type of infection. Cold-like symptoms consisting of a runny nose and mild cough are common. Life-threatening respiratory symptoms can be seen in young infants with bronchiolitis.

In general, symptoms may include:

  • Chest pain
  • Congestion
  • Cough
  • Croup
  • Runny nose
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sore throat
  • Wheezing

Signs and tests:

A physical exam may show sinus tenderness, swollen glands, and a red throat. The doctor will listen to the lungs and chest with a stethoscope. Abnormal sounds, such as crackling or wheezing, may be heard.

Tests that may be done include:

  • Arterial blood gases
  • CBC
  • Swab of nose for rapid viral test
  • Reviewed last on: 3/2/2009
  • Daniel Levy, MD, PhD, Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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