Question 1

is a steroid shot for congestion safe in heart patients?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Some pts have very poor heart function and even a small amount of steroids can cause salt and water rention. This can put the pt at risk for congestive heart failure. Other than this extreme cirumstance, its usually ok. Check with your cardiologist before getting any treatments for congestion.

Question 2

why my penis won't get hard no more since i been diagnose with congestion heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Ask your Doc...: The most reasonable course of caring for your current concern is ask and discuss with your treating Doc about your concern after collecting the onset, degree, frequency, &amp; progress of poor erection with detailed sequence of event as well as the info of lifestyle, drug use, sex life trending, etc. So, together, a reasonable Dx may be reached and reasonable Rx options may be offered. Best wish ...

Question 3

does chest congestion cause heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Chest congestion: Yes, chest congestion can cause heart to flutter.

Question 4

i have chf. why does chf make me have congestion in my chest all the time? i didn't have congestion in my chest before my heart attack and chf.

Accepted Answer

CHF: CHF has chest congestion as its' primary symptom. The body retains fluids to compensate for weakened heart function. The fluid causes chest congestion and shortness of breath. Good treatment frequently improves symptoms significantly.

Question 5

what are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure with pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure: Pulmonary congestion caused by fluid build-up in the lungs leading to shortness of breath is the main symptom of left-sided heart failure. This can progress to lower extremity swelling and abdominal bloating as the disease process worsens.

Question 6

what are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure associated with pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea: Fatlgue, shortness of breath on lying down or nocturnal shortness of breath, in severe cases, coughing up pink frothy mucous , restlessness, cold sweats etc.

Question 7

what are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure due associated with pulmonary congestion?

Accepted Answer

Congestion: Breathlessness, especially with exertion. Easy fatigability. Impaired exercise capacity. These are early signs.  Without treatment, one becomes short of breath resting, especially when lying down (orthopnea) and at night (paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea). Eventually the right heart also fails leading to swelling (edema), abdominal fluid (ascites and effusions), and cachexia (wasting).

Question 8

why would a heavy meal, or chest congestion, affect heart rate? mine can palpitate or slow right down in both instances even when resting in bed.

Accepted Answer

Metabolic demands: A large meal requires 'resources' to be directed to the stomach -i.e. blood!  Blood carries vital oxygen and nutrients to tissues (such as the heart) - so a huge meal may infact affect blood flow in some ways. If a narrowing of an artery exists somewhere (such as in coronary artery disease), this change-up can have end organ consequences. With chest congestion it's different, but you should see MD

Question 9

after a heart attack and chf no congestion no cough 3 months later coughing and congestion 6 months after that no congestion and coughing. what is it?

Accepted Answer

MI/CHF: One could speculate on the possibilities. There are however several of these. You need to discuss this with your doctor and go from there.  There may need to be further tests depending on what has already been done.

Question 10

my dad had heart surgey cabg in 2011, from last few days he feels congestion in chest, heavy chest and dry cough .what is reason?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Your father should be evaluated by his doctor. It may be a simple viral infection. In a person with history of heart disease, progression of coronary disease is also among possible diagnoses. Depending on history and physical examination, further testing may be necessary to establish a diagnosis.

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I have chf. why does chf make me have congestion in my chest all the time? i didn't have congestion in my chest before my heart attack and chf.

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What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure with pulmonary congestion?

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What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure associated with pulmonary congestion?

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What are the signs and symptoms of left sided heart failure due associated with pulmonary congestion?

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Why would a heavy meal, or chest congestion, affect heart rate? mine can palpitate or slow right down in both instances even when resting in bed.

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After a heart attack and chf no congestion no cough 3 months later coughing and congestion 6 months after that no congestion and coughing. what is it?

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My dad had heart surgey cabg in 2011, from last few days he feels congestion in chest, heavy chest and dry cough .what is reason?

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