Irritating cough

[Catsie]

Hi, had a Lobectomy 3 weeks ago for lung cancer, unfortunately I have still got a very irritating cough, is this usual ?

[Hidden]

Sorry I can’t help you with your query but I can welcome you to the forum and hope you enjoy being a part of it. 😀 Someone with more experience will be along shorty I’m sure.

[Catsie in reply to Hidden]

thank you Don-1931 for your reply

[Hidden]

Best check with your oncologist, I am sure they would want to know and they will be able to reassure you.

[Catsie in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Bkin for your reply, I will do that.

[skischool]

Catsie you have undergone quite a vigerous procedure and the intial 6 weeks after surgery can be quite arduous but i am sure you will have been given a post procedure number to call should you have any alarming symtoms,some coughing would be quite normal after such a procedure but do give them a call if it persists or you are in anyway concerned.Welcome to the forum.

Ski's and Scruf's

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[Catsie in reply to skischool]

Thank you skischool for your reply.

[Alberta56]

Welcome to the forum, Catsie. I hope that as soon as your body has recovered from the surgery, you will find your health greatly improved.

[Catsie in reply to Alberta56]

Thank you Alberta56

[Lemon7]

Just to send best wishes to you. All the best for your future care and recovery.

[Catsie in reply to Lemon7]

Thank you Lemon7

[Maricopa]

A very close friend of mine had this surgery and her cough was horrid for months.

[Catsie in reply to Maricopa]

Thank you for your reply Maricopa

[judg69]

Yes Catsie, based on my experience it indeed is very much normal, along with sore ribs, pain on the opposite side from where the lobe was removed and bringing up phlegm throughout the day. Concentrate on the positive and do your breathing exercises throughout the day. In my case, I would use the Aerobika passive resistance breathing exerciser while on my iPad or watching television. You will get better, but it will take some time and effort and you will be rewarded. Best Wishes, judg69

[Catsie in reply to judg69]

Thank you for your reply judge69, it has helped me.

[Blackkeys]

Hi Catsie, I had a right lower lobectomy in May of this year, I had an irritating non productive cough for 6 months it has now stopped, I have no breathing issues & I'm feeling fine 👍Hope you can take some comfort in the knowledge that the coughing is to be expected post surgery.

Best wishes & a speedy recovery to you 😊

[Catsie in reply to Blackkeys]

Hi Blackkeys, thank you for your reply, I feel a bit better now knowing that there will be an end to this awful cough. Glad you are doing well after your op, take care.

[Blackkeys]

Hi Catsie, I started using jakemans cough sweets they do help to ease the irritation of the coughing, u can buy them in supermarkets & superdrug, boots etc, they helped me, worth a try?Good luck with your recovery

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[Catsie in reply to Blackkeys]

Thanks for your advice Blackkeys, I will certainly try them 👍

[Mindful60]

I had a lobectomy two months ago and gave the same problem. My GP has diagnosed acid reflux. I am taking medication for it and am seeing some improvement.