Cold & Flu Health Center
Coughs - Emergencies
Step One
Step Two
Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Chest discomfort or pain that is crushing or squeezing or feels like a heavy weight on the chest
- Chest
discomfort or pain that occurs with:
- •Sweating
- •Shortness of breath
- •Nausea or vomiting
- •Pain that spreads from the
chest to the back, neck, jaw, upper abdomen, or one or both shoulders or arms.
See an illustration of
chest
pain
. - •Dizziness or lightheadedness
- •A fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
- Moderate to severe difficulty breathing:
- Choking. If choking is present, go to the topic Choking Rescue Procedure. Do not perform the Heimlich maneuver if the person is still coughing or able to speak.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
March 06, 2006
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