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Coughing post lobectomy

Lung Cancer | Last Active: 4 hours ago | Replies (5)
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@jfried01

Thank you for your encouragement. It’s just that it makes it really difficult for him to even have a conversation. Every time he starts to talk he coughs. And his body is really exhausted. And he’s starting chemo next month so we were hoping for him not to be in such rough shape when he started. But that’s life I guess.

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pigeonhead | @pigeonhead | 4 hours ago

I am 5 weeks out from RUQ lobectomy, my cough is improving, but very similar to what you describe. Exertion, talking and the spirometer all bring on a bout of coughs. The main encouragement I can offer you, is that I see a small improvement every day and am able to do more each day. I am now able to walk my dogs (slowly and carefully), do my morning yoga, evening stationary bike.... there is light at the end of this tunnel. Prayers to you.

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