Can A Heart Problem Cause A Cough
GERD Disguised
Two new studies presented at the 72nd American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting highlighted the sometimes confusing connections between gastroesophageal reflux and seemingly unrelated problems such as severe chest pain and chronic cough.
In one experiment, researchers at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston studied patients in emergency rooms who complained of serious chest pain. Researchers found that more women than men in their study were being rushed to the emergency room w...
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Ask Dr. Eisner: "Could it be throat cancer?"
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Congestive Heart Failure Patient Guide
Overview Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of abnormal and depressed function of the heart for any reason. The most common presentations of this syndrome are the development of shortness... Read more »Pneumonia: Symptoms
...following:High feverA rapid heart rateBluish-toned (cyanotic) skinLabored and heavy breathing.Mental confusionCoughing up mucus (sputum) containing pus or bloodSymptoms in the Elderly. It is... Read more »Arrhythmia Patient Guide
An arrhythmia is any type of irregular heartbeat. It may present itself as a skipped beat, a rapid or slow heart rate, or a continuous irregular heartbeat. Each year, millions of people are... Read more »Pericarditis
...shoulder, back or abdomen Often increases with deep breathing and lying flat, and may increase with coughing and swallowing Breathing difficulty when lying down ... Read more »Chest pain
...tightness or pressure; Chest discomfort Considerations Many people with chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are mildly... Read more »Images
Medications
...serious side effects occur: bone pain increased coughing swelling of the... Read more »
...serious side effects occur: bone pain increased coughing swelling of the... Read more »
...medication may infrequently cause or worsen certain heart problems (congestive heart failure,... Read more »
...muscle stiffnessconfusionfeverseizuresirregular/fast heartbeatincreased sweating For males, in... Read more »
...medication may infrequently cause or worsen certain heart problems (congestive heart failure,... Read more »
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