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Keota, OK

So what does everyone do when you feel like one lung is full and all you do is cough but nothing loosens up. I tried using my massage stick to beat myself on the back (percussion). Cut back on my fluids.

August 14, 2022
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I do deep breathing in to 4 count, hold 4 count, out 4count hold 4 count and repeat. This encourages anything that need to get out to cough up mucus. However, CHF has a dry cough that isn’t productive. Talk to your doctor if The exercise doesn’t help or if you have a fever you could have “walking pneumonia” or infection seriously a doctor needs to see you

August 14, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Don't you take a water pill? Better see your Doctor!!!!!

August 14, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi Debbie no I don’t think you’re a know it all. Every little bit of advice helps. Finally got into see the Doctor today. X-rays looked good. Put me on some Mucinex Tesselon Perles and an albuterol inhaler. The inhaler helped right off the bat. Thanks for thinking of me and God bless you

August 19, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Vonda, I’m a Mom and Grandma so sometimes I look back over old posts and think Well, Debbie who do you think you are -a doctor No you aren’t but in the 71 yrs I’ve lived I’ve learned a lot about what to try while waiting to get professional help But I hope I don’t sound like a know-it-all Love you and hoping for best for you and everyone

August 19, 2022
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hello Vonda good morning I hope your feeling better. I also have lung problems and I am on oxygen full time, 3 inhalers, a nebulizer. My lungs work at 45%, What you are discribing means you need to see your doctor. I recommend you call today and make an appointment to get in, Keep us posted. I will add you to my team.

August 15, 2022

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