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Suggest Treatment For Heavy Cough And Chest Discomfort Inspite Of My Pulmonary Embolism
On January 5th of this year I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolis. I was quickly admitted to hospital and treated with I M Heparin, one shot upon admission and then 2/day for the next 6 days when I was put on warfarin. Discharged after nine days and told not to fly home for six weeks. I have been home since Feb. 10th. My question is this: I cough very hard very often at times, also I experience upper chest discomfort (from my breasts to my shoulders) and this makes me anxious. It is worse when I over exert myself. Could you tell me what this could be due to. If this is going to cost me anything, please do not answer me) thank you
Hello,I have gone through your history.first of all I would like to know whether you are taking warfarin right now or not?secondly what was the source of embolus in first instance.looking at your complaints it seems that you are getting recurrent emboli and you might have developed high pressure in lungs.so please go back to your doctor at earliest for evaluation. My best wishes.
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Suggest Treatment For Heavy Cough And Chest Discomfort Inspite Of My Pulmonary Embolism
Hello,I have gone through your history.first of all I would like to know whether you are taking warfarin right now or not?secondly what was the source of embolus in first instance.looking at your complaints it seems that you are getting recurrent emboli and you might have developed high pressure in lungs.so please go back to your doctor at earliest for evaluation. My best wishes.