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.
The main symptom of fluid in the abdomen is swelling. This often develops over a few weeks but may happen over a few days. Symptoms include. 1  Clothes feeling tighter, or needing to increase your belt size. 2  Bloating. 3  Feeling uncomfortable. 4  Abdominal pain. 5  Back pain. 6  Difficulty sitting comfortably and moving about.