Question 1

What is breathlessness a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Breathlessness can be a symptom of conditons affecting lungs and heart which needs to evaluated and treated accordingly

Question 2

Is coffee good for lungs?

Accepted Answer

From limited research done, coffee consumption was associated with some positive effects on the respiratory system. Few small studies have shown coffee was associated with reduction of asthma and coffee with natural honey was effective for persistent post-infectious cough. There was however limited available evidence to establish its effects.

Question 3

What is breathlessness a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Breathlessness can be a symptom of conditons affecting lungs and heart which needs to evaluated and treated accordingly

Question 4

What is a heart cough?

Accepted Answer

Heavy breathing accompanied by spells of wet cough with frothy sputum that may be tinged with blood is called as "Cardiac cough or Heart cough". It is a sign of congestive heart failure. Additional symptoms such as shortness of breath on exertion or rest, leg swelling, waking up from sleep in the middle of night gasping and coughing differentiate heart cough from cough due to lung conditions.

Question 5

How can I clean my lungs?

Accepted Answer

There is no scientific proof to methods available online to detox your lungs. Fortunately, Lungs are good at cleaning and repairing themselves unless there was any chronic damage done. You may follow some steps to keep the lungs healthy such as Quit smoking, avoid second-hand smoke, steer clear of pollution indoors & outside (Wear mask, use air purifiers), prevent lung infections (Hand washing, maintain distance from sick people, get flu/pneumonia vaccines), include anti oxidants in diet and do breathing exercises or any physical activity on regular basis.

Question 6

Can a blocked artery cause shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible when coronary arteries, that is, arteries related to heart are blocked.

What is breathlessness a sign of?

What is breathlessness a sign of?

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