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What Causes Cough And Difficulty In Breathing After Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment?

I have pulmonary fibrosis and spent 49 days in the hospital and returned home dec 23rd. After being home 3 weeks and I have started to cough and spitting up mucuss white/yellow in color. I notice it takes me longer to get my oxygen level back up to exceptable level and I have a little pressure in my chest. Is this a concern or is it normal. Dick
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, this symptoms are not normal. You should definitely concern about this symptoms.
These symptoms suggest worsening of lung functions or infection.
Pulmonary fibrosis patients are prone for lung infection.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray (for lung infection) and PFT (pulmonary function test) (for lung functions).
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids on the basis of these reports.
Long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is also advisable in pulmonary fibrosis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Cough And Difficulty In Breathing After Pulmonary Fibrosis Treatment?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, this symptoms are not normal. You should definitely concern about this symptoms. These symptoms suggest worsening of lung functions or infection. Pulmonary fibrosis patients are prone for lung infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray (for lung infection) and PFT (pulmonary function test) (for lung functions). You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids on the basis of these reports. Long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is also advisable in pulmonary fibrosis. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.