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Is it safe to have a cough after heart bypass surgery?
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No: Coughing after heart surgery can be good to clear your lungs but if you have phlegm it may be a sign of bronchitis or pneumonia.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes, but: It hurts. Hold your chest with a pillow when you cough. If you have fever or sputum that is changing color or bloody, call your surgeon.
Answered 5/26/2018
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