Cough is not always indicative of a cold or viral infection that attacks the throat and bronchi. Often, this symptom is a consequence of other diseases. So, cough after a heart attack (cardiac cough) suggests occurring functional failures heart rate. Such symptoms should not be ignored in order to avoid complications.
Why coughing begins
Coughing is a sign of a heart attack at the surge in the pulmonary circulation. Against this background, developing dyspnea, pulmonary edema starts. As a result, there cough, and in more severe cases and if untreated - hemoptysis. In this case, you must seek immediate medical attention.
Identify the following main causes of cough after a heart attack:
- improper restoration;
- developing against the background of weakened immunity to colds;
- development of pneumonia;
- the use of ACE inhibitors in the treatment;
- Cardiosclerosis appearance;
- high blood pressure, which increases the load on the heart, its wall thins and impairs pumping blood.
What are the symptoms
Cough in myocardial infarction and coughing after it has specific symptoms that allow to distinguish them from the manifestations of colds and bronchial diseases.
The following symptoms accompanying cough after a heart attack:
- tingling or burning pain in the heart;
- increased heart rate, increased pulmonary artery pressure;
- an increase in the jugular veins;
- blue lips, ear lobes, finger-tips;
- tachycardia or irregular breathing;
- gradual increase in attacks, they are suffocating, long;
- dry cough (without sputum and other mucus), maybe take the blood;
- lightheadedness or loss of consciousness;
- amplification attacks in a supine position as a result of the increased load on the left ventricle;
- attacks are accompanied by weakness, dizziness, increased sweating;
- swelling of the lower limbs in the evening;
- strengthening of attacks in the evening and at night.
What to do
To eliminate coughing after a heart attack in the first place appoint underlying pathology therapy. It includes:
- Refusal of bad habits. Smoking and alcohol have a big load on the heart.
- Proper nutrition. Necessary to minimize and eliminate salt from the diet is better, smoked, fried, fatty foods and dishes, and drinks with a high caffeine content.
- Organization of the correct mode of the day. It is not necessary peretruzhdaetsya, expose your body heavy exercise. You need to sleep at least 8 hours a day.
- Walking. Because when you cough after myocardial tissue suffer from lack of oxygen, help to make up for his walks and field trips.
- Prevention of stress. It is necessary to avoid conflict and stressful situations, to get more positive emotions.
- Physical education classes. Physical activity normalizes blood circulation, prevents stagnation and blood clots. load intensity is selected for each person individually depending on disease severity.
In addition, cupping cough prescribe the following medications:
- antitussive drugs with anesthetics discharged under strong exhausting cough;
- diuretics (Indapamide, Trifas);
- vasodilators (Atacand, losartan);
- Beta-blockers reduce the intensity of attacks.
As a complement to medical treatment, you can use herbal medicine, physiotherapy, oxygen therapy.
Treat coughing after a heart attack is necessary only under medical supervision. Self-medication can lead to negative consequences.
