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.
In some cases, fluid retention may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. These include: 1  Heart failure. 2  Kidney failure.3  Liver disease (includes any type of liver problem, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver failure).n some cases, fluid retention may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. These include: 1  Heart failure. 2  Kidney failure.