Question 1

Can you have surgery if you have a cough?

Accepted Answer

An anesthesiologist will determine if a person's lung status is good enough for them to undergo anesthesia for surgery.  It's preferred that the cause of the cough be found and specific treatment taken to relieve the cough prior to general anesthetics and surgery.

Question 2

Can you have a cough and still have surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hello, it depends on the cough itself and the surgery you are scheduled for. For example, if you are scheduled for tube placement in your ears, this surgery takes 5minutes for both ears and can be done with IV sedation. But an open heart surgery requires general anesthesia and hours of surgery. If the cough is productive, associated with a fever, in a smoker/copd pt, then anesthesia will cancel.

Question 3

What happens if i cough during total thyroidectomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

Very likely that your procedure will be performed under general anesthesia. Your anesthesiologist will be able to keep you “still”;  generally speaking,  coughing during the procedure would be very unusual. Most good anesthesiologists will also try to minimize coughing/straining even when patients are waking up ( i call this no “bucking around” time). Best wishes with your upcoming procedure.

Question 4

Can i have surgery in 3 days if my bronchitis has been treated and my cough is mild.  i do not have psnemonia and otherwise feel pretty good. ?

Accepted Answer

If you are no longer febrile, do not have a significant productive cough or wheezing, and you have completed a course of treatment, it is probably okay to go ahead. Other medical issues and a thorough physical exam may result in a decision to delay an elective surgery.

Question 5

My son will have his operation 6days from now. but he got cough and could. isnt still possible to go on with his operation for hypospadias surgery?

Accepted Answer

Upper respiratory tract infections can predispose a kid undergoing an inhalation anesthesia to develop complications including pneumonia. You should inform the team that is planning his care so they can decide when it will be safe.

Question 6

Hello i have  a bad cough since january 3rd and its not going away with anything and i got it about 2weeks after surgery any one can help me?

Accepted Answer

You need to be examined and have a full physical as this has hung on too long. Your doctor will listen to your lungs, possibly get a chest x-ray and blood work. Antibiotics without an examination are rarely the right answer.

Question 7

I just had gallbladder surgery 8days ago. i was fine until yesterday afternoon. i now have  a cough and what feels like a cold. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Recovery from surgery is a time of vulnerability, and catching the flu or a cold is not uncommon. Check in with your surgery team. They may consider a flu shot or anti-virals. Make sure you have a post operative appointment. Then take it easy, rest, oral hydration. Call or go in if you develop fever, rash or vomiting. Be well.

Question 8

Undergo surgery to rmove appndix n cyst at the same time 2 yrs ago.but now sometimes i feel pain on the incision?esp when i cough i hv to press d area

Accepted Answer

You may have developed an incisional hernia -- you should see your surgeon to have it evaluated.

Question 9

Cold and cough days before surgery under general anasthetic?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon and explain what's going on. If you have fever or are coughing up secretions, it might be best to delay surgery. But if this is just a mild cold, it may resolve without any problem. Also depends on the type of surgery you've having. Always best to be in prime health before surgery and anesthesia.

Question 10

Surgery in few hours and have a tickle with occasional dry cough..? i don't want delay. can i hide this?

Accepted Answer

Hiding any symptom from anesthesia is dangerous. Anesthesia itself has risks and the anesthesiologist needs to know about any and all symptoms you are having at the time of surgery. If it is an elective procedure, more tests may be needed to make sure you are in the best possible health for the procedure. If emergent, the anesthesiologist can be prepared for possible complications and treat them.

Can you have surgery with a cough

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Can you have a cough and still have surgery?

What happens if i cough during total thyroidectomy surgery?

Can i have surgery in 3 days if my bronchitis has been treated and my cough is mild. i do not have psnemonia and otherwise feel pretty good. ?

My son will have his operation 6days from now. but he got cough and could. isnt still possible to go on with his operation for hypospadias surgery?

Hello i have a bad cough since january 3rd and its not going away with anything and i got it about 2weeks after surgery any one can help me?

I just had gallbladder surgery 8days ago. i was fine until yesterday afternoon. i now have a cough and what feels like a cold. should i be concerned?

Undergo surgery to rmove appndix n cyst at the same time 2 yrs ago.but now sometimes i feel pain on the incision?esp when i cough i hv to press d area

Cold and cough days before surgery under general anasthetic?

Surgery in few hours and have a tickle with occasional dry cough..? i don't want delay. can i hide this?

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