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  1. Tuberculosis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Nov 13, 2025 · Seek medical attention if you have symptoms like prolonged cough, fever and unexplained weight loss as early treatment for TB can help stop the spread of disease and improve …

  2. Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) infection

    Jan 10, 2025 · As hMPV is a cold virus, people can treat their symptoms with over-the-counter medicines to treat pain, fever, stuffy nose and cough. Getting plenty of rest and staying hydrated also …

  3. Pertussis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Nov 26, 2023 · The first symptoms generally appear 7 to 10 days after infection. They include a mild fever, runny nose and cough, which in typical cases gradually develops into a hacking cough …

  4. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    Nov 6, 2024 · Chronic bronchitis refers to a chronic cough with the production of phlegm resulting from inflammation in the airways. COPD and asthma share common symptoms (cough, wheeze and …

  5. Nipah virus fact sheet - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 29, 2026 · WHO fact sheet on Nipah virus, including information on transmission, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and WHO's work in this area.

  6. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

    Mar 28, 2023 · Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease which need immediate medical attention include: difficulty in breathing, especially at rest, or unable to speak in sentences skin being cold or …

  7. Asthma - World Health Organization (WHO)

    May 6, 2024 · Key facts Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and adults, and is the most common chronic disease among children. Inflammation and narrowing of …

  8. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Dec 19, 2025 · Signs and symptoms consistent with lower respiratory tract infection include: cough shortness of breath fast breathing bronchospasm wheezing. Severe lung disease can result in low …

  9. Chickenpox - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Feb 4, 2025 · WHO questions and answers page on chickenpox, including information on transmission, symptoms, complications, treatments and prevention.

  10. Coronavirus - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Feb 3, 2026 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) The virus can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in small liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing or breathe. These particles range …