Chest, Lungs & Cough

Cardiac Cough

Dry, irritating cough associated with heart conditions and respiratory distress

6 remedies

Overview

Cardiac cough is a type of cough that is associated with heart problems. It can be a dry, barking cough that is triggered by even slight exertion and is accompanied by a choking or gasping sensation in the throat.

Remedies often used

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Cough with difficult respiration

  • Cough with difficult, rapid, and short breathing
  • Irregular, weak, and trembling pulse
  • Pale, ashen facial appearance
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Dry, barking cough with a sensation of a plug in the throat

  • Cough worsens after midnight and when lying down
  • Hoarse, deep voice
  • Cough accompanied by bleeding from the nose or mouth
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Irritating dry cough due to heart troubles

  • Dry, irritating cough due to heart troubles
  • Gasping sensation with a feeling of choking
  • Sticky mucus and saliva
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See a doctor if

  • Sudden onset of severe, uncontrollable coughing
  • Coughing up blood or pink, frothy mucus
  • Chest pain or tightness accompanying the cough
  • Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath that worsens with activity

Everyday tips

  • Avoid strenuous activities that may trigger the cough
  • Use a humidifier to keep the air moist and soothe the airways
  • Drink plenty of fluids to thin out mucus and make it easier to cough up
  • Quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke, as it can further irritate the lungs

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