Question 1

how should a cold be treated with a heart condition? decongestants are out. is expectorant such as mucinex (guaifenesin) ok? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Cold : Rest, fluids, nutrition, in general mucin ex would be ok.

Question 2

is a heart rate of 140-150 an acceptable heart rate for a 5 year old with a fever of 102.5 and cough? he's taken mucinex and albuterol 2 hrs ago.

Accepted Answer

This is an: acceptable HR for a child with these clinical signs but is pretty hard on the little one. Reduce the fever as much as possible. If the heart rate remains elevated when the fever is down then you should take him to be evaluated by a health care professional.

Question 3

please help i am very scared will mucinex (guaifenesin) increase my anxiety or heart rate i have copd and afib i am very concerned about the mucinex (guaifenesin) i need it to ?

Accepted Answer

No: It souls not if you use the plain type . The kind the contain Dexamathorphan ( Dm ) or D the decongestant can cause a rise in BP and possibly some anxiety .

Question 4

worked out monday was exposed to cold weather after. had congestion took mucinex. tuesday woke up with chest tightness, have both pfizer shots & booster doubt its covid. have been drinking alcohol more frequently, no heart prob history. have anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: POSSIBLE HOLIDAY HEART AFIB

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Question 5

i take metformin and spironolactone (for pcos not diabetes or heart issues), omeprazole, and a prenatal vitamin. i am also taking claritin and mucinex for a cold.  can i also use afrin for nasal congestion?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: this combination, is fine.

Question 6

i got really shaky then i fell don't remember how just relized i was on ground is this my heart?

Accepted Answer

Syncope: You passed out if you do not remember hitting the ground. Generally requires interruption of circulation to the brain. Could be arrythmias either fast or slow maybe very serious seek urgent medical attention.

Question 7

why some embryos doesn't have heart?

Accepted Answer

No heart in embryo: Sever abnormality of the embryo.

Question 8

what if it isn't 'athletic heart syndrome'?

Accepted Answer

What do you mean?: My heart is big and I have an extra sound on the left-bottom side of my sternum because i'm in training for an endurance swim. This is a good thing. If you're an athlete and can keep up and your physician has said something nice about your heart, and you're having no chest pain or passing out ; are normotensive, then stop worrying and embrace your achievement.

Question 9

i can't get my heart rate to slow down. help?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: The more important question is how fast your heart rate is.  If it is under 100 BPM it's probably ok.  If it remains above 100 then it needs to be looked into.  If it stays above 120 you should go to er.  Medications are typically used to slow the hr down.  You could try to bear down like you're straining.  Hold this for several seconds (val salva).  This sometimes works.  More important see a doc.

Question 10

what are some heart conditions that start with a t?

Accepted Answer

Crossword puzzle?: Tachycardia, Takayasu's arteritis, Tamponade, Thoracic aortic aneurysm, Thromboangiitis obliterans, Thrombosis (coronary), Torsades de pointes, Total anomalous pulmonary return, TIA, Transplantation (cardiac), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Tricuspid valve disease, Trifasicular block, Truncus arteriosus, Troponin elevation, T wave inversion,  -- that's all I can think of!!

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How should a cold be treated with a heart condition? decongestants are out. is expectorant such as mucinex (guaifenesin) ok? thanks.

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Is a heart rate of 140-150 an acceptable heart rate for a 5 year old with a fever of 102.5 and cough? he's taken mucinex and albuterol 2 hrs ago.

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Please help i am very scared will mucinex (guaifenesin) increase my anxiety or heart rate i have copd and afib i am very concerned about the mucinex (guaifenesin) i need it to ?

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Worked out monday was exposed to cold weather after. had congestion took mucinex. tuesday woke up with chest tightness, have both pfizer shots & booster doubt its covid. have been drinking alcohol more frequently, no heart prob history. have anxiety?

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I take metformin and spironolactone (for pcos not diabetes or heart issues), omeprazole, and a prenatal vitamin. i am also taking claritin and mucinex for a cold. can i also use afrin for nasal congestion?

A member asked:

I got really shaky then i fell don't remember how just relized i was on ground is this my heart?

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Why some embryos doesn't have heart?

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What if it isn't 'athletic heart syndrome'?

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I can't get my heart rate to slow down. help?

A member asked:

What are some heart conditions that start with a t?

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