carolhg Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 I had a lobectomy, now I have a cough when I wake up in the mornings. I had a cold and I have always had sinus problems. I was wondering if anyone else had this concern. I went to see my doctor and she had me to take a sinus scan to see if I had polyps in my nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Carol One possibility is that mucous might collect at the scar tissue. At least that is what my pulmonologit told me when I told him about persistent congestion I had in my bronchial area. It never completely went away. It was never very thick. I just had to clear my throat a lot. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 My mom still has a cough often, most likely allergies. Unrelated to cancer, I have a chronic cough from allergies/post nasal drip/reflux. I believe it is quite common. From my research, chronic coughs happen so often, one of the top reasons people go to a dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 4, 2006 Author Share Posted March 4, 2006 Thanks Don and Andrea, It is good to hear from other people when things happen that frighten you if you think about them too much. I feel much better after reading your responses. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethluvswill13 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Carol-it maybe post nasal drip. If so allergy medicine will take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Hi Carol, I agree with Don. Scar tissue could be the problem, especially since you had radiation which burns off those little lung "hairs" that move mucus. You might want to get it checked out. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 checked out that is with pulmonary or radiation onc. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 Thank you all so much for your replies. I was one scared girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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