Every time I eat very salty foods or drink soda, I get congestion in my chest and I cough up flem.
2007-12-14 16:43:40 · 3 answers · asked by Kathy K 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
you might be experiencing 3rd spacing; when the fluid and Na (salt) is absorbed from the intravascular space (veins) into the interstitual space which is your tissues. Need to see cardiac / pulmonary MD. Could develop CHF at a later time in life or right sided heart failure; not something to play with.
2007-12-14 16:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you've been eating a lot a lot a lot of salt lately your tongue could just be raw. Though I don't know much about dehydration, it's possible. If it doesn't go away soon and is stopping you from your normal activities then call a doctor or dentist.
2016-03-16 00:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 21:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you also get heartburn?
Could be acid reflux which also causes coughing.
See your doctor.
2007-12-14 16:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by Judy B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋