Atelectasis

[windycitymom 60]

Has anyone experienced this post op? I am debating whether I should agree to leave Mexacali before this has run it's course? I am taking a super sweet antibiotic that makes me feel yucky and breathing into a nebulizer. Can anyone chime in about their experience? I'm a bit scared to leave here and go home.

[IowaAndy 95]

Did they give you any indication as to what caused this lung problem? Have you ever had a history of any type of respiratory problems in the past? I would think that with the breathing treatments and with the antibiotics that you should come around fairly quickly. I am assuming that you did not have a major collapse of your lung. You might also want to give you primary care doctor a call and let him know what is going on with you and have the 2 doctors speak as you may need continued treatment after you get back home to Chicago. I certainly hope that you feel better soon. Do you have a plastic device that they have you blowing into that has the balls that go up depending on how much and fast you blow>

[windycitymom 60]

Yes, I am blowing on my balls, that is a great idea to call my PCP for direction.