10 Dry Cough Causes
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Congestive Heart Failure
A dry cough that's unproductive and lasts more than a few weeks may show something serious. When the dry cough becomes productive and the mucus is tinged with pink, it may be cause for concern. Other symptoms that may indicate congestive heart failure include shortness of breath and edema.7‘Warning Signs of Heart Failure.’ Www.heart.org, www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/warning-signs-of-heart-failure.
The condition can also cause fatigue and an increase in heart rate. A lack of appetite and confusion or impaired thinking are other symptoms to look out for.
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