Contemporary Examples. 1  Biden is such a straight shooter that pundits say he needs a muzzle. 2  Suddenly, the darkness came alive with muzzle flashes and tracer rounds. 3  The result of the back-and-forth was guaranteed national publicity for the very ideas the politicians wanted to muzzle.
Early symptoms of fluid around the heart include feeling out of breath, even when lying down. Breathing often becomes easier when you sit up or lean forward. Other signs include feeling lightheaded or dizzy, chest pain that is sharp and stabbing, chest tightness and a dry, chronic cough.
Then fluid starts to build up in your body, and you have symptoms like feeling weak and out of breath. This fluid buildup is called congestion. It's why some doctors call the disease congestive heart failure. Heart failure usually gets worse over time.