Can Coughing Lead To High BP?

Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017

Question: I have been coughing for 2 weeks and my blood pressure has been high. Can the cough cause this? I am on meds for my blood pressure but they don't seem to be working.

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Any physical discomfort can raise blood pressure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Any discomfort in the body can raise the blood pressure.
It will be helpful if you give more information on :-
1. Your blood pressure readings.
2. Name a d dose of blood pressure medicines that you are taking.
3. please attach recent investgation reports, if any.
Some investigations may be needed if not done.
A clinical evaluation by your doctor and reply to the above queries will be helpful in planning your further medical management.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (17 minutes later)

My blood pressure has been 143/98. I am on 50 mil of Atenolol. I'm thinking I may have bronchitis. Many people have it here in the NE with the change of seasons happening. Can that cause blood pressure to increase? My blood pressure is normally 120/83.

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get yourself clinically examined.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
I would suggest that you should get yourself clinically examined by your doctor and if needed bronchidilator should be started for cough due to bronchitis.
Investigations which may be helpful are :-
1. Complete Blood Count(CBC).
2. Chest X-Ray (PA view).
3. Lipid profile.
4. Thyroid profile.
5. ECG.
6. Pulmonary Function Test(PFT)
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention.
Regards. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj