Acute respiratory infection such as pneumonia is a major cause of heart attack. (Source: Thinkstock Images) Acute respiratory infection such as pneumonia is a major cause of heart attack. (Source: Thinkstock Images)A spell of respiratory infections such as pneumonia, influenza and bronchitis may increase your risk of suffering a heart attack by 17 times, a research has showed. In addition, people suffering from milder upper respiratory tract infection symptoms such as the common cold, pharyngitis, rhinitis and sinusitis, also had a 13 fold elevated risk of suffering a heart attack. So consider preventative strategies where possible, and don’t ignore symptoms that could indicate a heart attack,” Tofler added.

Source: Indian Express May 16, 2017 12:40 UTC