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Suggest Treatment For Tachypnea
dear sir,
I am DR. Vasanta. my dad had undergone CABG 3 weeks back.post operatively he developed pulmonary edema and treated for the same . he is on lasix now. his lungs are clear. he has developed cough which is more in the night. cough followed by tachypnea.[episodic] he responds to linctus codeine.sometimes we sedate him with lorazepam and he is able to sleep. throught the day he is much comfortable. occassionally coughs.
post op his Xray, ECG, ECHO are normal. is this a broncho constriction ? what treatment should we give?
he is on
T. IVABRADINE, T.LASIX, T.SPIRINOLACCTONE, T.ATORVASTATIN,T.SORBITRATE, T.CLAVIX Kindly giveyour opinion sir
I am DR. Vasanta. my dad had undergone CABG 3 weeks back.post operatively he developed pulmonary edema and treated for the same . he is on lasix now. his lungs are clear. he has developed cough which is more in the night. cough followed by tachypnea.[episodic] he responds to linctus codeine.sometimes we sedate him with lorazepam and he is able to sleep. throught the day he is much comfortable. occassionally coughs.
post op his Xray, ECG, ECHO are normal. is this a broncho constriction ? what treatment should we give?
he is on
T. IVABRADINE, T.LASIX, T.SPIRINOLACCTONE, T.ATORVASTATIN,T.SORBITRATE, T.CLAVIX Kindly giveyour opinion sir
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
Hello dear Dr. Vasanta , hi
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your father in details .
* This is more in relation with bronchi irritation from the post intubation
effect or residual result of pulmonary edema .
* Guidelines for better outcome
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA , walking in fresh air help great .
- Prefer semi reclining position when resting .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times day.
- Avoid exposure to dust / pollens .
- Balanced nutritious diet .
- Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming .
- Bronchodilator tablet according to the clinician concern .
- Avoidance of secondary lung infection .
Wishing him fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query for your father in details .
* This is more in relation with bronchi irritation from the post intubation
effect or residual result of pulmonary edema .
* Guidelines for better outcome
- Maintain hydration with plenty of liquids .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA , walking in fresh air help great .
- Prefer semi reclining position when resting .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water added peppermint oil 3 times day.
- Avoid exposure to dust / pollens .
- Balanced nutritious diet .
- Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming .
- Bronchodilator tablet according to the clinician concern .
- Avoidance of secondary lung infection .
Wishing him fine recovery .
Feel free to ask any further queries .
Regards .
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