Causes of cough after lung cancer surgery

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There are many ways to treat lung cancer, but usually lung cancer patients will choose surgery, so if lung cancer patients still cough after surgery, what should we do? I believe all patients would like to know. Next, I will explain to you:

Causes of cough after lung cancer surgery

First of all: pay attention to observe the general situation of patients, regularly measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, observe consciousness, complexion, peripheral temperature of limbs, whether there is irritability, dyspnea, confusion, blood pressure drop, whether there is subcutaneous emphysema in neck and chest, trachea shift, etc., check and record, and report to the doctor for treatment in time if any abnormality is found.

Secondly: keep the respiratory tract unobstructed, prevent pulmonary infection, encourage patients to breathe deeply, use both hands to press the chest wound, reduce pain, make effective cough and expectoration, promote lung recruitment, when the sputum is sticky and difficult to cough up, give expectorant ultrasonic atomization, make the sputum thin and easy to discharge.

Finally: after the operation, routine oxygen inhalation, 3000-5000 ml per minute, 6-8 / J, G inch oxygen tube replacement. Excessive infusion should be avoided according to the condition. Record the 24-hour urine volume in detail, observe the color and volume of urine, and report to the doctor if the urine volume is less than 500 ml in 24 hours.

matters needing attention

Lung cancer patients should stay away from tobacco, maintain ventilation, keep the living environment clean and hygienic, reasonably arrange their own inheritance, establish good eating habits, which is conducive to treatment.