Breathing after post op

[Janzo54]

Post op recovery at home after a Cervical Fusion operation. ADCF

Hello! Ive had my spinal fusion which in itself went very well so far but early days. I went straight into Critical care in 1-1 nursing and they kept eye on my chest COPD. I had some sort of virus before surgery and took a low maintanace dose if Steroids and antibiotics. However the caughing has been awful and a bit frightening plus i have a wound on my neck which is healing. I couldnt seem to caugh up a kind of mucus plug and struggling ever since if I lay down.

I use pillows to prop me up when laying on my side and keep elevated when on my back.

What more could I try?

My chest/lungs feel like they are in spasm and i cant breath out easily and hyperventilate.

Otherwise im doing good!

Janzo

[donut43]

Try aquapella and Flutterball also the BLF site has some wonderful ideas for breathing loosening the chest.

Dan

[Janzo54 in reply to donut43]

Thanks donut will have a look at both!

Janzo

[Lizzie34 in reply to donut43]

What is the BLF?

[donut43 in reply to Lizzie34]

British Lung Foundation Lizzie34.

Dan

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Using your action plan to manage your medication or consulting your respiratory nurse or GP.

Check the BLF website or helpline.

The usual home remedies, the ones you like and tolerate, I go for herbal teas, lots of fluids, breathing my essential oils mix or olbas oil, glycerin throat pastilles. Sitting up in your armchair and keep on moving around the house instead of laying down, pacing yourself and using breathing exercises as on youtube but nothing strenuous.

Take care x

Fran

[Janzo54 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Happylondon-will do!

Janzo