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What Causes Dry Persistent Cough In A Heart Patient?

my father has heart failure, he has just had his left stents re-done after 13 years, this was successful they said. he is now waiting for a new procedure to drill the calcified right side....for many years he ha\s had a phlegm cough, he also has lung fibrosis.....over the last few weeks he has a dry persistent cough that seems to start each time he tries to talk, it is really distressing him, he is shattered and has a head ache from all this coughing, no-one seems to be able to do anything about it.
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry persistent cough in a heart patient . It could be due to severe allergic reaction as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Take your heart medicines properly. For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents. Go for complete blood count. Avoid giving cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for heart problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dry Persistent Cough In A Heart Patient?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of dry persistent cough in a heart patient . It could be due to severe allergic reaction as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to start with course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods. Take your heart medicines properly. For now do warm saline rinses , take rest. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist without any delay . Doctor may order blood test , throat swab test or virus culture test. You should get an x ray of the chest. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin at least for 10 days along with mucolytic agents. Go for complete blood count. Avoid giving cold beverages. You should take mast cell stabilizers to prevent from infection. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for heart problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari