How Mucinex Â® products can help. When you have chest congestion, you want to thin and loosen the mucus thatâs caught in your lungs so itâs easier to cough out. To do this, youâll want an expectorant like guaifenesin. Use as directed.hest congestion relief. There are simple things you can do to thin and loosen the extra mucus that has gotten thicker and taken up residence in your lungs. Stay hydrated. Drinking lots of water can help thin the mucus that has thickened and gotten stuck in your lungs.
Medication after stent placement. I recently had a heart cath and stent placement (5 in the RCA and 2 in the OM2). After the stenting I was prescribed the following medications: Effient-10mg, Zestril-2.5mg bid, Zetia-10mg, Lovaza-2g bid, along with those I already take which are: Toprol XL-50mg, Crestor-40mg, Zantac-150mg, and Aspirin-325mg. Now, it's been almost a week since my procedure and beginning the new meds.
What is a stent placement? A stent is a wire mesh stainless steel tube that holds an artery open and keeps it from closing again. It becomes a permanent part of your artery. Why is it necessary? Fatty deposits can block blood flow through arteries and cause pain. A piece may break off, form a clot, and cause a heart attack or stroke. A stent opens the blockage and keeps it open, which allows blood to flow smoothly. Good blood flow reduces pain and risks of clots forming. How is it done?