A heart failure cough is a persistent cough in someone with late- or end-stage congestive heart failure.
The cough may sound like whistling, be “wet,” and be accompanied by mucus.
A heart failure cough may indicate a potentially serious health concern.
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What Are the Symptoms of a Cardiac Cough?
The symptoms of a cardiac cough vary depending on the underly cause.
Even so, there are characteristic signs and symptoms to watch out for.
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When this happens, blood and fluids start to back up and collect in the lungs and legs.
The buildup of fluids in the lungs can lead to a serious medical condition known aspulmonary edema.
One of the early signs of pulmonary edema is a persistent cough.
ACE inhibitors cause adry, hacking cough,unlike the wet,productive coughassociated with pulmonary edema.
When the right ventricle fails (known as right-sided heart failure), it is calledcor pulmonale.
Cor pulmonale is a serious medical condition that is always sparked by lung disease.
If you have CHF, these should only be used under the direction of a healthcare provider.
Call your healthcare provider if you have heart failure and develop a persistent cough for no apparent reason.
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Be mindful of your heart.
