Respiratory Conditions
Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
Moderate
ICD-10: J22 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: निचली श्वसन संक्रमण · தமிழ்: கீழ் சுவாசக்குழாய் தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕೆಳ ಉಸಿರಾಟ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: దిగువ శ్వాస మార్గ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: নিম্ন শ্বাসযন্ত্রের সংক্রমণ · मराठी: खालच्या श्वसनमार्गाचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: નીચલા શ્વસનતંત્રનો ચેપ
About this condition
This is a general term for infections affecting the lower airways and lungs when the specific cause is not identified. Symptoms include cough, breathing difficulty, and chest discomfort, similar to bronchitis or mild pneumonia. Most people recover with rest and supportive care, but medical evaluation helps rule out serious conditions.
Common symptoms
cough
breathing difficulty
chest tightness
fever
mucus production
fatigue
When to see a doctor: within 48 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | निचली श्वसन संक्रमण · सांस की नली का संक्रमण · खांसी और सांस फूलना · सीने में भारीपन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கீழ் சுவாசக்குழாய் தொற்று · மூச்சுக்குழாய் தொற்று · இருமல் மூச்சுத் திணறல் · நெஞ்சு பாரம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಕೆಳ ಉಸಿರಾಟ ಸೋಂಕು · ಶ್ವಾಸನಾಳದ ಸೋಂಕು · ಕೆಮ್ಮು ಮತ್ತು ಉಸಿರಾಟ ತೊಂದರೆ · ಎದೆಯ ಬಿಗಿತ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | దిగువ శ్వాస మార్గ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · శ్వాసనాళ సంక్రమణ · దగ్గు శ్వాస ఇబ్బంది · ఛాతీ బరువు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | নিম্ন শ্বাসযন্ত্রের সংক্রমণ · শ্বাসনালীর সংক্রমণ · কাশি ও শ্বাসকষ্ট · বুকে ভারীভাব |
| Marathi (मराठी) | खालच्या श्वसनमार्गाचा संसर्ग · श्वासनलिकेचा संसर्ग · खोकला आणि श्वास घेण्यात त्रास · छातीत जडपणा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | નીચલા શ્વસનતંત્રનો ચેપ · શ્વાસનળીનો ચેપ · ખાંસી અને શ્વાસ લેવામાં તકલીફ · છાતીમાં ભારેપણું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection?
cough, breathing difficulty, chest tightness, fever, mucus production, fatigue.
When should I see a doctor?
within 48 hours
Is Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 48 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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