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What Causes Severe Cough Along With Dizziness And Palpitations?

Good evening have a few questions one major one is I have been experiencing heavy cough up white grey phlegm when coughing I get dizzy I passed out once from it I get chills then get to hot my heart races and it difficult for me to breathe at Times any idea what is going on
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
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Hello,

One possibility is heart rhythm disorders such as SVPT--Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia. You should check your pulse and EKG? Another possibility is MVP or mitral valve prolapse (common in 40% of people) --it can lead to similar symptoms.
One way to abort these attacks is to pinch your nostrils and blow hard through your mouth. This is called Valsalva's manouevre. Alternately feel the carotid artery inside the sternocleidomastoid muscle in your neck--(any doctor can show you) on any one side of the neck and gently massage. This will also abort the attack. But never do it on both sides simultaneously. Personally, I do not think they are panic attacks considering your personality. And instead of Metoprolol, taking Verapamil or Propranolol will keep you under control.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Severe Cough Along With Dizziness And Palpitations?

Hello, One possibility is heart rhythm disorders such as SVPT--Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia. You should check your pulse and EKG? Another possibility is MVP or mitral valve prolapse (common in 40% of people) --it can lead to similar symptoms. One way to abort these attacks is to pinch your nostrils and blow hard through your mouth. This is called Valsalva s manouevre. Alternately feel the carotid artery inside the sternocleidomastoid muscle in your neck--(any doctor can show you) on any one side of the neck and gently massage. This will also abort the attack. But never do it on both sides simultaneously. Personally, I do not think they are panic attacks considering your personality. And instead of Metoprolol, taking Verapamil or Propranolol will keep you under control. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon