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What can i do at home to fasten recovery from pulmonary embolism? still short of breath and coughing.
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If you: are on proper anticoagulation medications, you can use mild NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen to relieve some of your inflamed lung symptoms. Otherwise, just let your body heal itself and eat healthy/ exercise gently. You will be a new person in no time. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 8/16/2020
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