If you have been diagnosed with apulmonary embolism, you have already been through quite a lot.
Moving around as early as possible after anticoagulant drugs have been started can help to prevent further blood clotting.
These may include, for instance,home oxygen therapyor prescription compression stockings to help preventdeep vein thrombosis.
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One minute you feel fine; the next you may be gasping for breath and having chest pain.
The healthcare provider is ordinarily less surprised upon making adiagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
In most cases, people with pulmonary embolism have risk factors.
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Having certain conditions can make you more likely to develop pulmonary embolism.
Managing theserisk factorsis an important part of preventing another embolism.
Your hospital may be able to refer you to local support groups of people who have had this problem.
There are also useful online support groups for people coping with pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis.
Two of the better known are Clotcare and Stop the Clot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your recovery will come in stages.
A full recovery, though, usually takes several weeks to months as your body absorbs the blood clot.
Depending on your career, you may be able to return to work within a few weeks.
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