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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough While Suffering From Congestive Heart Failure?

I have 20 infraction rate and diagnosed with chf. Also I smoked for 30 yrs. Stopped 2 yes ago. I am using 2 ltr. Oxygen. I usually have a wet cough and bring up mucous very easily.. I have new breathing exercises as well as physical therapy in my home my pulse ox is usually 93-96.now I have dry persistent cough and can t bring any mucus and my current pulse ox is 85-92. Feeling bad. Do I have any chance of heart transplant. My cardio says no.any ideas before I dial 911?
Wed, 16 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query persistent dry cough while suffering from congestive heart failure which seems to be due to poor immunity of your body which is making you susceptible for infections. Cough seems to due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Take antibiotic Levofloxacin along with Anti-inflammatory medication such as Levocetrizine.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough While Suffering From Congestive Heart Failure?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query persistent dry cough while suffering from congestive heart failure which seems to be due to poor immunity of your body which is making you susceptible for infections. Cough seems to due to lung infection leading to upper respiratory tract infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get pulmonary function tests and X-ray chest done. You should take cough expectorants. You should do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day. You should avoid cold carbonated beverages. Apply mist humidifiers in room. Take antibiotic Levofloxacin along with Anti-inflammatory medication such as Levocetrizine. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari