A member asked:

I had laparoscopy two days ago and now am coughing brown mucus. i have asthma and have used my inhaler twice today. normal?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Abnormal: likely bronchitis, and some lung congestion - atelectasis and sputum from not coughing well early post op. If fever, chills, worsening may need antibiotics. Report the symptoms to,your surgeon now.

Answered 2/4/2015

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