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Open Heart Surgery Done But Unable To Sleep Due To Cough. Suggestions?
my wife had an open heart surgery 2 weeks ago she has a cough trying to go to sleep. , she is having a hurd time sleeping. it seems she jarks from around the diafram area (she doent know it is happning) and coughs every few miniuets. we dont know who our dr. is? they released her from rehab with no instruction. should i take her to the hospital ? she keeps saying she is fine, however, she seats up for 2 hours and wants to rest but cant becouse when she lays down she keeps coughing (very light but enouGH TO keep her up.
This could be from drugs like ACEI (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor)... At times from mild left heart failure / allergy from environment ... Take her to a doctor – needs examination / review of er medications...
Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck
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Open Heart Surgery Done But Unable To Sleep Due To Cough. Suggestions?
Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic This could be from drugs like ACEI (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor)... At times from mild left heart failure / allergy from environment ... Take her to a doctor – needs examination / review of er medications... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck