What Cause Severe Cough After Aortic Valve Replacement?

Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2015

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Question : I had Aortic valve replacement two weeks ago. In the past two days my cough has got worse with constant phelegm. Can i do anything to improve this situation?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would need some info

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question in detail, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

In order to help you better , I would like you to give me some more information,

I will here by ask you some relevant questions to fill up the information gap.

1) What meds are you using?

2) was is ok before replacement?

3) what is the colour of phlegm?

4) any fever?

5 ) any stomach upset lately?

6) Any new meds started after which this started?

7) did you ever smoke?

8) can you lie flat easily without any problem of breathing?

9) What was your last echo report?

Waiting for your input

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S ( Licensed Family practitioner)

Resident M.D. ( Cardiology)

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