Lung Worm

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Description
A parasitic infestation in which a large number of tiny worms infest ones lungs. A victim of these parasites will suffer a shortness of breath and violent coughing bouts through the course of the affliction. Known cures involve inhaling noxious smoke and fumes. While the worms may be destroyed they will still leave their mark upon the afflicted individual whom will suffer a shortness of breath evermore.

Contagion

Virulence
Moderate to severe depending on state of host's infestation.
Vector(s)
Mouth to mouth contact between host and non-host; Exposure to phlegm or sputum of host.
Prevention
Avoidance of contact with host.

Course

Incubation
Two to three weeks from exposure to first symptoms.
Contagious
Once a host begins showing obvious symptoms, they are contagious.
Symptoms
Shortness of breath, ragged breathing, coughing, bloody sputum, choking, weakness, lethargy, disrupted sleep.

Treatment

Cureability
Cures are difficult, and almost always leave the host with breathing complications post infestation.
General
Forced expulsion through clapping the back, and induced coughing.
Medicinal
Expectorants; Inhalation of smoke from burning appropriate medicinal herbs; Steam baths.

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