my wife has been told she has air around her heart   she has a history of heart  stents in heart down the main artery  she has a very serious cough cannot lie down or move around if she does she coughs  also has congestive heart failure took her to hospital they sent her home what gives
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Air around heart is known as pneumomediastinum. And this can cause similar symptoms like she is having. This is serious condition. Patient needs CT thorax for confirmation of this. Treatment lies in 1. Continuous oxygen inhalation. 2. Oral bronchodilator. 3. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. 4. Antibiotic to prevent infection. 5. Bed rest with minimal mobilization. So In my opinion, you should consult another doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.