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What Are The Symptoms Of Valley Fever?
I recently was diagnosed with bronchitis while in Colorado but previously was in Arizona for a couple of months. I have now heard about Valley Fever and am wondering about it because I am still fatigued and have shortness of breath when working out. My knees suddenly started bothering me and they are swollen. It is a different knee pain than I have had previously. Should I get tested right away or would it be okay to wait until I return to Arizona in a couple of weeks? I am 66, weight 121, height 5', work out alot and am normally healthy.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Welcome.
Yes ,you may be suffering from Valley Fever.
It is a Fungal Infection enter in Human Body through Air Spores .in valley fever prone areas.
Consult the local doctor having experience of treating valley fever.
He will physically examine you,take detailed history of Traveling the area where valley fever occurs.
May take blood test & x-ray chest to confirm.
Most patients get better without treatment but other become severe.
You may spread to others ,so treatment is must.
Treatment is anti fungal medicines.
You may be fine in weeks or months or longer.
Thanks
Yes ,you may be suffering from Valley Fever.
It is a Fungal Infection enter in Human Body through Air Spores .in valley fever prone areas.
Consult the local doctor having experience of treating valley fever.
He will physically examine you,take detailed history of Traveling the area where valley fever occurs.
May take blood test & x-ray chest to confirm.
Most patients get better without treatment but other become severe.
You may spread to others ,so treatment is must.
Treatment is anti fungal medicines.
You may be fine in weeks or months or longer.
Thanks
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