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Congestion In Throat, Not Able To Breathe. Aortic Valve Replaced. Problem?
this is the fourth time have had this kind of attack or feeling. in my throat, bottom of throat. feels like l cannot breath but l can. it last about an hour usually happens in the middle of the night, but its happening now about 7 p.m. not painful but stressful feels like something is there. l had open heart surgery 3 years ago. had a mechanical arotia value replacement. been feeling good since then.
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since there was an open heart surgery three years back.
Mechanical aoric valve replacement.
Cessation of breath that too when in sleep.
In my opinion, you should contact a CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON/ CARDIOLOGIST.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since there was an open heart surgery three years back.
Mechanical aoric valve replacement.
Cessation of breath that too when in sleep.
In my opinion, you should contact a CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON/ CARDIOLOGIST.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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