Coughing And Heart Failure Cardiac Cough Explained
Your heart condition is getting worseTreatment isn’t working as well as it needs to beYou’re having side effects from your heart-failure medicationYou have undiagnosed heart failure This article explores the symptoms and causes of a cardiac cough and when to get medical help for it. What Are the Symptoms of a Cardiac Cough? The symptoms of a cardiac cough vary depending on the specific cause. Possible symptoms include: A wet cough that produces sputum (mucus) that may be slightly pink due to blood Heavy wheezing, or a whistling sound that happens while breathing, accompanied by coughing Shortness of breath while engaging in activities or lying down Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (waking up due to coughing and shortness of breath) A bubbling feeling in the chest due to fluid buildup in the lungs A long-term dry cough that doesn’t get better when treated...