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What Causes Chronic Cough With Heart Flutters?

I have been coughing up mucus for a few days now and my throat is irritated and burning, talking makes me cough, and now my lungs are squeaking at the end of exhalation. Also, the last few weeks I have had many heart flutters that cause me to loose my breath, sometimes up to 10 in a row (in the space of a few minutes)
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out heart and lung related diseases in your case.
Heart diseases like arrhythmia or heart failure can cause similar symptoms.
Lung diseases like bronchitis and lung infection cause similar symptoms.
So better to consult doctor and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases.
2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out lung diseases.
On the basis of above tests, treatment should be given.
You may require inhaled treatment or cardiac supportive drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chronic Cough With Heart Flutters?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out heart and lung related diseases in your case. Heart diseases like arrhythmia or heart failure can cause similar symptoms. Lung diseases like bronchitis and lung infection cause similar symptoms. So better to consult doctor and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring, ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases. 2. Chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out lung diseases. On the basis of above tests, treatment should be given. You may require inhaled treatment or cardiac supportive drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.