Valley fever’s symptoms start out much like those of the flu. But this illness comes from a fungus that lives in the soil, ... your doctor might find lung nodules on your chest X-ray.

A blood test sent to a lab can confirm a current or prior infection of Valley fever, and a chest X-ray or CT scan can detect cases of pneumonia, according to the CDC.

In 2017, Valley Fever sent some 14,000 Americans to the doctor’s office, half in California. Most show up with flu-like symptoms and fatigue, but a small number of people develop debilitating ...

Between 5% and 10% of Valley fever patients may develop serious or long-term lung problems and about 1% see the infection ... "So, you can see it on a chest X-ray. They may be coughing. They ...

As of 2019, Valley fever cases topped 20,000 nationwide, the CDC reported. Reported cases tripled in that state between 2014 and 2018, according to the California Department for Public Health.

Both valley fever and COVID-19 can have a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, a cough, ... On another trip back to the clinic she had a chest X-ray that revealed pneumonia in her right lung.

He was diagnosed with Valley fever after the X-ray revealed fluid around his lungs restricting their capacity. ... low-grade fever, weight loss, chest pain and nodules in the lungs.

Doctors may order a blood test, a chest X-ray or other tests to diagnose the infection. The most vulnerable to Valley fever are older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.

He was diagnosed with Valley fever after the X-ray revealed fluid around his lungs restricting their capacity. ... low-grade fever, weight loss, chest pain and nodules in the lungs.

Valley fever, known scientifically as Coccidioidomycosis ... If you have a respiratory illness lasting longer than 10 days, ask your doctor for a chest X-ray and a Valley fever test.

Valley fever, known scientifically as Coccidioidomycosis ... If you have a respiratory illness lasting longer than 10 days, ask your doctor for a chest X-ray and a Valley fever test.