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Is It Normal To Have Low Grade Fever, Cough With Wheezing And Chest Tightness Post Open Heart Surgery?
June 19-13, this 86 yr. old female had open heart surgery(replaced aortic valve, repaired mitral valve, double bypass, Ablation and tumor removed rt mid. Lung, three days ago low grade fever, tight chest with dry hacking cough wheezing, next day seen by urgent care, M.D. Swab for flu negative, given levaquin and tessalon pearls, fluids etc. deep persistent cough persists. Any recommendations.
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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You had open heart surgery on 19-6-13, with replaced aortic valve, repaired mitral valve, and double bypass.
Ablation and tumor removal from the mid lung.3 days ago, and now have low grade fever, tight chest, with dry cough. You got treated but still cough is there.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms dextrametharphane, chlor pheneramine , and advise to gargle with the luke warm salt water.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
You had open heart surgery on 19-6-13, with replaced aortic valve, repaired mitral valve, and double bypass.
Ablation and tumor removal from the mid lung.3 days ago, and now have low grade fever, tight chest, with dry cough. You got treated but still cough is there.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms dextrametharphane, chlor pheneramine , and advise to gargle with the luke warm salt water.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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