Lung Worm

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.