Is a dry cough a sign of heart problems?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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A weak heart causes fluid to back up in the lungs. This can cause shortness of breath with exercise or difficulty breathing at rest or when lying flat in bed. Lung congestion can also cause a dry, hacking cough or wheezing.

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Is a dry cough a sign of heart problems?

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