Question 1

is a breathing tube usually inserted during back surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you are usually intubated.

Question 2

what causes dry cough 4 days after breathing tube during surgery?

Accepted Answer

Tracheitis: Irritation to your trachea.

Question 3

how to soothe residual throat pain from breathing tube after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lozenges: Chloroseptic spray, cold smoothies.

Question 4

can a breathing tube from surgery two weeks ago cause a deep congested cough with yellow phlegm?

Accepted Answer

Upper Airway : A breathing tube can definitely be traumatic to the tissue leading to swelling or inflammation. Secondarily getting infection in this tissue is possible. If the phlegm is worsening or the cough is worse please contact your physician.

Question 5

do all general anesthesias require a breathing tube? like arthoscopic shoulder surgery? would it require one under ga

Accepted Answer

It depends: Many general anesthetics include placement of a breathing tube. This is normally inserted into the windpipe after the patient is asleep and removed just as he wakes up. Not all GA requires one. Other types of airways can be used instead. Shoulder surgery may be done under a nerve block with sedation. The breathing tube is placed for safety when necessary. Talk to your surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Question 6

my dad had bypass surgery yesterday. today they haven't taken out breathing tube still. what could be reason ? and will time help him breathe again?

Accepted Answer

Intubation: There are a variety of circumstances involved with extinction postop. These include ease of surgery, coming off bypass, LV function, heart failure, previous lung disease . I would be patient in that most people can be weaned within 24 hours of surgery

Question 7

is it normal to wake up from surgery with a breathing tubes own your throat? i have had other surgeries where i did not wake up with a breathing tube?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you were only lightly anesthetized you may have awakened a bit before the anesthesiologist was comfortable removing the tube. It is very common for people to have a breathing tube while they are awake. The breathing tube is there for your safety.

Question 8

pa benign hard palate surgery. general anesthesia. what type of breathing tube is used and anesthesia? never been put to sleep. im afraid of not wakin

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia: Anesthetic techniques and meds will vary according to the surgery to be accomplished. Please schedule time with your Surgeon to discuss your concerns. Bring a list of questions with you. Get answers specific to your circumstance.

Question 9

if i have obstructive sleep apnea, will having a breathing tube during open-heart surgery give me complications?

Accepted Answer

No: The fact that you know you have apnea... And presumably it is being treated actually decreases your risk of post-op complications. Untreated sleep apnea could result in post-obstructive pulmonary edema when the breathing tube is inserted to help you breath.

Question 10

i recently had surgery to remove a polyp and my lip and my mouth was hurt due to the breathing tube. i have tingling and numbness in my lip,what to do?

Accepted Answer

The tingling and : numbness may be from the pressure the breathing tube was placing on the soft tissues on the lip.The feeling should come back within a week or so.If not,return to your doc and discus.

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How to soothe residual throat pain from breathing tube after surgery?

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Can a breathing tube from surgery two weeks ago cause a deep congested cough with yellow phlegm?

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Do all general anesthesias require a breathing tube? like arthoscopic shoulder surgery? would it require one under ga

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My dad had bypass surgery yesterday. today they haven't taken out breathing tube still. what could be reason ? and will time help him breathe again?

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Is it normal to wake up from surgery with a breathing tubes own your throat? i have had other surgeries where i did not wake up with a breathing tube?

A member asked:

Pa benign hard palate surgery. general anesthesia. what type of breathing tube is used and anesthesia? never been put to sleep. im afraid of not wakin

A member asked:

If i have obstructive sleep apnea, will having a breathing tube during open-heart surgery give me complications?

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I recently had surgery to remove a polyp and my lip and my mouth was hurt due to the breathing tube. i have tingling and numbness in my lip,what to do?

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