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I had a pulmonary embolism 3 weeks ago and my breathing is still not great what should i do?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Get checked: Be on the safe side and get checked again if you are still feeling bad, this can be dangerous. Tobacco multiplies risks of clots, strokes, and many other issues, so please focus on this as well.
Answered 11/20/2018
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Be careful: Take your medicine stop smoking lose weight get as mobile as you can- gradual exercize your lung was damaged but has good capacity to heal and recover with several months.
Answered 4/7/2013
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PE: It may take some time to return to normal after a pulmonary embolus (pe) depending on the location and size of the blood vessels involved. To be on the safe side, you should let your doctor know how you are feeling and double check that you are on the correct dose of blood thinner.
Answered 11/20/2018
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