cough

Hello,

I had the EC spread and form a tumor in my lung.  That caused a lot of coughing & other respiratory things.  My Doc gave me benzonatate for the coughing.  I found it somewhat helpful, but the coughing was too severe for it to be perfectly effective.  I'd give it a B-.

Hope you find soething that works for you,

Ed

susannm said:

Thank you for your response. 

Thank you for your response.  I'm actually searching for info for a friend.  Her husband had reconstructive esophagus surgery after radiation and chemo.  He's doing well except for the cough.  I'll pass on the information.  Gosh, I hope the cough is GERD related, not a lung issue. 

I know that forums are one of the best way to get information.  I used a pancreatic cancer discussion board when my dad was fighting the battle of his life.  I'm not sure exactly how this site works, but thank you for  the info.

Susan,

When I had my esophagectomy I had an ongoing cough (particularly when I lay down) that lasted about three months after surgery. It is fairly common for post surgery survivors and tends to go away a few months after surgery. My surgeon prescribed OTC cough medication that helped but it took time to run it's course.

Best Regards,

Paul

McCormick, South Carolina
DX 10/2009 T2N1M0  Stage IIB - Ivor Lewis Surgery  12/3/2009 - Post Surgery Chemotherapy 2/2009 – 6/2009
Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU - Four Year Survivor

susannm said:

Thank you Paul for your

Thank you Paul for your response.

 

His surgery was in March so  the cough has been going on for quite a while.

 

Congratulations on the 4 year survival - WOW and Yeah!

I also had a dry cough. The answer for me was a esophageal dilatation. The coughing

ended after that procedure. I hope this helps.