My mother had bypass heart surgery 11 years ago. She is 86 Years of age. She continues to have a cough. Anytime she eats or drinks water or any drink she starts to cough and sometimes seems to choke and cannot get her breath. What can she do to correct this. This concerns me deeply and I do not know what to do for her.
Thanks,
Dennis W. Hames
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The coughing is normal, so is the soreness in the center of your chest. My mother had the dry coughing and soreness for about a year after her first bypasses and also after her second bypasses. Irritating, YES, but not life threatening.
Recovery time differs from one person to another.
Keep exercising. This could cause more soreness, so if it's too bothersome, ease up a bit for a while, but don't stop completely.