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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion , Chronic Cough And Swollen Ankle

I am experiencing SOA, more noticeable congestion from the R lung vs the L, some ankle swelling, a persistent cough. I recently had bronchitis and was on antibiotics. I am 54, a former smoker. I am more fatigued than usual. I have HTN and am on 3 medications. I have noticed an irregular heart beat where it feels like I am skipping beats. I do get up at least 3 times during the night to go to the bathroom. I was wondering about CHF.
Thu, 15 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, possibility of congestive heart failure (CHF) is more in your case.
CHF is known complication of hypertension. Due to CHF pumping of heart is decreased and fluid over load occurs. And this excess fluid accumulate in lower limbs, lungs etc.
So swollen feet, chest congestion, cough, irregular heart beats etc are favouring CHF more.
So consult cardiologist and get done
1. Ecg
2. 2d echo
3. Coronary Angiography if required.
You need diuretics and cardiac inotropic drugs to relieve fluid over load and improve heart pumping.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Congestion , Chronic Cough And Swollen Ankle

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, possibility of congestive heart failure (CHF) is more in your case. CHF is known complication of hypertension. Due to CHF pumping of heart is decreased and fluid over load occurs. And this excess fluid accumulate in lower limbs, lungs etc. So swollen feet, chest congestion, cough, irregular heart beats etc are favouring CHF more. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Ecg 2. 2d echo 3. Coronary Angiography if required. You need diuretics and cardiac inotropic drugs to relieve fluid over load and improve heart pumping. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.