What should I do if I catch a cold after undergoing stent surgery for coronary heart disease?
Apr 24, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
After coronary stent surgery, if a cold develops with body temperature below 38°C, physical cooling methods such as wiping the armpits with a wet towel can be used to relieve symptoms. Maintain a light diet, drink plenty of warm water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, ensure regular作息 (daily routine), avoid staying up late, keep warm, and engage in appropriate exercise to promote metabolism. Medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or acetaminophen tablets may be taken as directed by a physician for symptom relief.
After coronary stent surgery, a cold can be managed through physical cooling, lifestyle adjustments, and medication. The specific approaches are analyzed as follows:
1. Physical Cooling
Coronary heart disease often results from poor blood flow, which is treated with stent placement to widen the blood vessels. If a weakened immune system leads to pathogen infection causing upper respiratory inflammation, symptoms such as fever, sneezing, and runny nose may occur. If body temperature remains below 38°C, physical cooling methods can be used for relief, such as wiping the armpits with a damp towel or applying fever-reducing patches.
2. Lifestyle Adjustments
The body has not fully recovered after surgery, and symptoms such as sore throat, fatigue, and dizziness may occur when catching a cold. Therefore, it's important during this period to maintain a light diet, drink plenty of warm water, avoid spicy and irritating foods, ensure regular sleep patterns, avoid staying up late, keep warm, and engage in moderate exercise to promote metabolism.
3. Medication
If fever exceeds 38°C, medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or acetaminophen tablets may be taken under medical guidance to relieve symptoms. If the infection is bacterial, antibiotics like cefixime dispersible tablets or amoxicillin capsules may be prescribed. For viral infections, antiviral medications such as oseltamivir enteric-coated tablets or acyclovir capsules may be recommended after consulting a doctor.
If symptoms fail to improve with the above measures, prompt hospital evaluation is necessary to determine the exact cause and receive targeted treatment.
