A member asked:

Does coughing make your heart rate go higher? i have a viral sinus infection and my hr is like 120 when i stand up and i'm off balance...

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Yes: Any infection or higher adrenergic drive increase the heart rate.

Answered 12/10/2013

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