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Is Wheezing Normal After Double Bypass Surgery?
My 76 y/o husband is post-op day 8 double bypass surgery (at home now). He continues to wheeze, especially at night when it keeps him awake and he has to sleep in a recliner chair. Is this typical for OH surgery recovery? He has no visible signs of fluid retention--no swelling, etc. Meds. are lisinopril, amiodarone, zocor, toprol, aspirin. Thank you.
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Hi,
The wheezing does not occur normally after a bypass operation & if present denotes possible underlying lung infection.
Get a Chest X Ray done & show it to your surgeon for change in medications.
Thanks
The wheezing does not occur normally after a bypass operation & if present denotes possible underlying lung infection.
Get a Chest X Ray done & show it to your surgeon for change in medications.
Thanks
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