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What Causes Cough And Increased Oxygen Level In Chest Post Heart Surgery?
2 weeks ago I had my 2nd heart valve surgery. (Titanium Valves this time). Every since my surgery I have been coughing and it sounded like something in my lungs. After my 1st light cardio workout this morning I started coughing worse and my lungs seemed to have something moving around in them. After more coughing something that looks like a wet noodle, (about the size of a quarter) came flying out onto my keyboard. Now my cough is dry and my Oxygen level has went way up???
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Sat, 18 Jul 2015
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Hello,
Most probably it will be.a chunk of mucus. You can consult a physician and plan for an X-ray chest to rule out any chest congestion.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
Most probably it will be.a chunk of mucus. You can consult a physician and plan for an X-ray chest to rule out any chest congestion.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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