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A member asked:

I have the flu and i've been coughing constantly for 3 days. will this damage my heart? i have wpw

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

No: Influenza doesn't cause heart damage and, even though you feel like a dog now, you'll get all better in time.

Answered 12/29/2014

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