Patient's question:
I have been coughing a lot these past few days because I have always had the habit of smoking. I am particularly upset about getting a pulmonary embolism, and I don't know if coughing is a symptom of it. I want to know what the initial symptoms of a pulmonary embolism are.Doctor's answer:
This cough issue may be caused by a pulmonary embolism, primarily because if a patient initially develops a pulmonary embolism, it may lead to the recurrence of symptoms such as cough and difficulty breathing. Some patients may also experience fainting due to difficulty breathing. Additionally, patients may experience chest pain, all of which are initial symptoms of a pulmonary embolism.