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In reply to the discussion: Chronic coughing when laying down [View all]

MH1

(17,537 posts)
5. You should probably see a doctor.
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 11:28 PM
Jan 2015

My mother reported that she was fine when she sat up, but she couldn't sleep because whenever she lay down she started coughing.

So when you say "when I sit up I have no symptoms" - to me that doesn't rule out congestive heart failure.

Hopefully it is only sinus congestion like you say, but that sure isn't fun either, and maybe the doc can help you treat that too.

Chronic coughing when laying down [View all] angstlessk Jan 2015 OP
Well, your subject line reads "congestive heart failure" to me ... MH1 Jan 2015 #1
I too thought "congestive heart failure" angstlessk Jan 2015 #4
You should probably see a doctor. MH1 Jan 2015 #5
also having a lot of mucis in the lungs after the flu does look the same... juxtaposed Jan 2015 #7
water runs down hill, the lowest point.. Try the thumb thing... juxtaposed Jan 2015 #6
My feet are not swollen angstlessk Jan 2015 #10
your feet nor ankles need to be swollen.. juxtaposed Jan 2015 #12
are you asking if you have fluid build-up in your lungs? juxtaposed Jan 2015 #2
Sounds like post nasal drip cough to me. elleng Jan 2015 #3
I do think it is what you say angstlessk Jan 2015 #8
i'll post this one more time.... juxtaposed Jan 2015 #9
Jux...thanks...when I press, there is nothing angstlessk Jan 2015 #11
'short of breath when doing ANYTHING' elleng Jan 2015 #13
then go to bed and feel free of ppl that were fearful that things could be worst juxtaposed Jan 2015 #14
Shortness of breath and coughing when laying down were 2 symptoms I had auntAgonist Jan 2015 #16
You may need medication, my brother has the same thing... Historic NY Jan 2015 #15
Shortness of breath and coughing when laying down were 2 symptoms I had auntAgonist Jan 2015 #17
Spitting or swallowing doesn't make a difference in this case Warpy Jan 2015 #18
Mucus went from my chest to my head angstlessk Jan 2015 #19
this forum is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. mopinko Jan 2015 #20
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