Question 1

my father had an angioplasty done 3 days back , he has got dry cough.is it normal to get cough after the surgery?how long will it last and when exactly to see a doctor ?

Accepted Answer

: If he is on and ACE he may have an ACE cough. Like Lisinopril or other ...prils.

Question 2

i have pain in left chest when i lie down or cough,sneeze or take a deep breath.  i had breathing problems and a cough after hand surgery last month.

Accepted Answer

See PCP: See your primary care physician urgently. Differential diagnosis includes pneumonia and pulmonary embolism.

Question 3

is coughing up phlegm and wheezing more/wheezy cough a week after surgery normal? i had a caldwell luc astronomy and sinus endoscopy a week ago. i finished antibiotics and pain meds. ive been having to take my inhaler a lot more. i dont feel sick?

Accepted Answer

: This could be local reaction to surgery or bronchial/spasms. best is to call your surgeon for advice as an exam might be needed. Good luck

Question 4

non stop coughing after chest surgery - what to do?

Accepted Answer

Discuss: In general, post-operative difficulties are first discussed with surgeon in conjunction with primary care physician. Depending the specifics, additional specialists are enlisted. Given limited information of question, probably benefit from collaborative care between thoracic surgeon, primary care physician, and pulmonologist.

Question 5

will severe cough do any harm after surgery for retinal detachment? i had the surgery 8 months ago, and now often cough quite severely due to a cold.

Accepted Answer

Retinal detachment: Once you have surgery for retinal detachment it is hard for another detachment to occur secondary to a severe cough.

Question 6

how do i know if i damaged a hernia repair mesh from coughing 4 weeks after surgery.

Accepted Answer

The only way to: tell for certain is to be examined. The odds are in your favor as most healing has completed within two weeks. Make an appointment to see the surgeon soon for reassurance.

Question 7

coughing up blood after surgery ?

Accepted Answer

Coughing blood: What kind of surgery and how long ago was your surgery?

Question 8

m28, could sneezing and coughing 50 days after surgery cause to recur hernia(note it was large inguinal hernia, repaired with mesh in open style)?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Unlikely but feel and check and see the surgeon.
It does happen.

Question 9

i have 3 hives on forehead, swollen gland, a heavy feeling in my chest with some coughing.  9 days after surgery.  could it be allergy from anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Most allergic reactions happen sooner.

Question 10

is it possible to develop a chronic cough after aortic dissection surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Aortic dissection or aortic dissection surgery can irritate the phrenic nerve  which control the diaphragm. If it is irritated by the aneurysm or with the surgery it can result in a chronic cough. This should be brought to the surgeon's attention as a chronic cough could provoke additional injury to the aortic if it is severe enough.

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My father had an angioplasty done 3 days back , he has got dry cough.is it normal to get cough after the surgery?how long will it last and when exactly to see a doctor ?

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I have pain in left chest when i lie down or cough,sneeze or take a deep breath. i had breathing problems and a cough after hand surgery last month.

A member asked:

Is coughing up phlegm and wheezing more/wheezy cough a week after surgery normal? i had a caldwell luc astronomy and sinus endoscopy a week ago. i finished antibiotics and pain meds. ive been having to take my inhaler a lot more. i dont feel sick?

A member asked:

Non stop coughing after chest surgery - what to do?

A member asked:

Will severe cough do any harm after surgery for retinal detachment? i had the surgery 8 months ago, and now often cough quite severely due to a cold.

A member asked:

How do i know if i damaged a hernia repair mesh from coughing 4 weeks after surgery.

A member asked:

Coughing up blood after surgery ?

A member asked:

M28, could sneezing and coughing 50 days after surgery cause to recur hernia(note it was large inguinal hernia, repaired with mesh in open style)?

A member asked:

I have 3 hives on forehead, swollen gland, a heavy feeling in my chest with some coughing. 9 days after surgery. could it be allergy from anesthesia?

A member asked:

Is it possible to develop a chronic cough after aortic dissection surgery?

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