Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases, a seizure may cause jerking, uncontrolled movements, and loss of consciousness.
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A drug allergy is an allergic reaction to a medication and can cause a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing. Asbestosis is a serious lung disease, causing shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness and more. Bronchial adenomas are cancers of the respiratory tract causing a cough, fever, or shortness of breath.