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Are Frequent Fatigueness And Severe Cough Symptoms Of Congestive Heart Failure?
My husband is 66 and becomes fatigued easier than he used to, The heat really, really bothers him & he coughs very hard periodically, once or twice a day. The fatigue (physical and mental) is what I m wondering about. I was afraid he has conge4stive heart faulire or something similar. He s overweight but not obese really. thxnks. :-)
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
Hi there.
These symptoms can be symptoms of heart failure but commonly lower long swelling, shortness of breath are common signs. It is best he get an ECG, a 2D Echocardiogram and consult a Cardiologist.
These symptoms can be symptoms of heart failure but commonly lower long swelling, shortness of breath are common signs. It is best he get an ECG, a 2D Echocardiogram and consult a Cardiologist.
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