Table 2 Frequency of symptoms in people reporting pneumonia in the previous year and influenza-like illness (ILI) in the previous month, Santa Rosa, Guatemala, 2006a, b
Pneumonia N = 323 n (%) | ILI N = 628 n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Difficult or fast breathing | 322 (100) | 309 (51) |
Cough | 320 (99) | 551 (88) |
Feverishness | 277 (88) | 628 (100) |
Chills | 213 (77) | 457 (77) |
Wheezing | 214 (69) | 246 (42) |
Confusion or delirium | 33 (12) | NA |
Hemoptysis | 20 (7) | NA |
Unconsciousness | 23 (7) | NA |
Signs of severe pneumonia c | 58 (19) | NA |
Sore throat | NA | 605 (98) |
Headache | NA | 533 (89) |
Muscle aches | NA | 450 (76) |
Runny nose | NA | 447 (71) |
Decreased activity | NA | 363 (60) |
Nausea or vomiting | NA | 154 (24) |
Duration of illness ≥7 days | 91 (29) | 353 (56) |