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How To Treat Tightness Of Chest After Recovering From Anesthesia?

HI Doctor At the end of March I had a laparoscopy done to remove kidney stones from my left kidney. This was performed under general anaesthetic. After recovering from the anaesthetic , I felt a tightness in my chest and had very shallow breathing, which I ignored at that time and it did not trouble me much thereafter. On Monday , I travelled by plane and started getting the tightness in my chest again and battled to breathe. Since then I have this contstant pain and tightness in my chest. I have had a cough syrup with expectorant and bronchodilator , and also Nozer tabs to try to relieve this but it does not seem to help. Please can you assist.
Thu, 3 Aug 2023
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Hello,

It is totally normal to feel this way after anesthesia, take following measures:
- Stay calm and relaxed, anxiety worsens it
- Practice deep breathing exercises
- Sit up or elevate your upper body
- Remember that it is temporary and will go away on its own by taking these medications

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Fahum Akhter, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Tightness Of Chest After Recovering From Anesthesia?

Hello, It is totally normal to feel this way after anesthesia, take following measures: - Stay calm and relaxed, anxiety worsens it - Practice deep breathing exercises - Sit up or elevate your upper body - Remember that it is temporary and will go away on its own by taking these medications Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Fahum Akhter, General & Family Physician