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How To Treat Cough With Foamy Sputum While On Treatment For Lung Cancer?

I have stage IV non small cell lung cancer. I was diagnosed 4 yrs ago and underwent chemo and maintain for 2 yrs. I had a break from chemo for the next two yrs. now the cancer seems to be moving so I m back on chemo (avastin anlimta). I m struggling with a cough with foamy clean Sputnum. What do you recommend to clear this up if possible.
Tue, 28 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Is this associated with fever or breathing difficulty? Any relation of cough to exertion or time of the day? We need to find out the cause and treat it. If caused by infections or allergy, this can be well treated with appropriate drugs. Sometimes, this can happen if the cancer involves a bronchus. If this is the case, let us expect some improvement with chemotherapy. Kindly see your doctor for evaluation. Meanwhile, antihistamines like Levocetirizine 5mg tablet taken at night might offer some relief.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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How To Treat Cough With Foamy Sputum While On Treatment For Lung Cancer?

Hi, Is this associated with fever or breathing difficulty? Any relation of cough to exertion or time of the day? We need to find out the cause and treat it. If caused by infections or allergy, this can be well treated with appropriate drugs. Sometimes, this can happen if the cancer involves a bronchus. If this is the case, let us expect some improvement with chemotherapy. Kindly see your doctor for evaluation. Meanwhile, antihistamines like Levocetirizine 5mg tablet taken at night might offer some relief. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician