2006-12-02 03:06:44 · 6 answers · asked by kmgabbard07 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
An accumulation of fluid around the heart and lungs can be a symptom of chronic heart failure, as well as a number of other conditions, and it can stimulate the cough reflex. And you could just have a cough for a number of other reasons
If you are at risk for the more serious of these, please seek medical care soon,
2006-12-02 03:14:36 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are signs that you are suffering from pericardial effusion which is fluid around the heart.
* Fluid retention
* Low blood pressure
* Shortness of breath
* Dizziness or fainting
* Chest pain
If you have fluid around your heart you will probably not have the symptoms of coughing up mucus, You could have a bacterial infection that is having a hard time clearing up without a strong antibiotic. If you are a smoker and your have a upper respiratory infection, (cough, bronchitis, common cold) your body will have a harder time healing. If not than you might need to see a doctor to clear up what could be a common upper respiratory infection.
2006-12-02 03:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by Maizy * 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your regular family doctor who will refer you to a cardiologist if need be. Sounds to me you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). This is fluid in the lungs which causes shortness of breath, coughing up mucus, and also fluid around the heart. Your extremities retain fluid, especially the calves and feet. But, go to your doctor or the ER now.
2006-12-02 04:43:40 · answer #3 · answered by capitalism4sale-cheap 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a chest infection. The best thing you can do is see the doctor. I am sure he/she will give you antibiotics. In the meantime, try and cough up what's on your chest. Talk to your doctor about taking a cough expectorant. Wheezing usually happens as a result of constriction of the airway. If it is cold in your part of the world, it is common to get a wheeze at night (generally the coldest part of the day). You may be a bit asthmatic. Tell your doctor about it.
2016-03-13 01:42:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breathlessness.
Prominent veins in the neck.
Chest pain, pressure, discomfort.
Light-headedness or syncope
Palpitations
Hiccoughs
Anxiety
Low BP
You are talking of the condition called pericardial effusion.
2006-12-02 05:41:19 · answer #5 · answered by anewbrainstorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mucus is coming from your lungs not from around your heart!
2006-12-02 03:09:18 · answer #6 · answered by Doug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋