Recovering from ablation

[Miamigrammy305]

I have a little, frequent cough since my ablation 3 weeks ago. Is this normal?

[BobD Volunteer]

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[Miamigrammy305 in reply to BobD]

Thanks BobD. This information sheet is great. The hospital should give it out upon discharge.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Miamigrammy305]

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[Miamigrammy305 in reply to BobD]

So glad you did that.

[CDreamer]

If you had either a GA or a TOE it would be quite common to have a dry cough for some time.

[Miamigrammy305 in reply to CDreamer]

Thanks CDreamer. I had GA.

[Singwell]

Yes, it's common. I had mine for a week after my 1st ablation, which was sedation only. It's a disturbance of the oesophagal region I think so it triggers a little cough.

[Miamigrammy305 in reply to Singwell]

Thanks Singwell. It has been almost 4 weeks for me. Look forward to it going away.

[Snowgirl65]

It could possibly be from the tube down your esophagus during the procedure. I had mine on Monday and my throat's still a little raspy -- I wouldn't be surprised if I develop a cough from it too.

[Miamigrammy305 in reply to Snowgirl65]

Now that you mentioned it, my voice sometimes cuts out and sounds strained. Hope you feel 100 percent soon.

[Snowgirl65]

Thanks, and the same to you!

[imw7659]

I had a cough for a few months after having it doneby TOE. At first i was concerned but eventually it settled down thankfully.

[Miamigrammy305]

Thank imw7659. Glad to hear your cough eventually went away. It gives me hope.