A member asked:

I had a operation yesterday on my ears & had a general anaesthetic, now i have a sore throat and have coughed a little blood up, is it normal ?

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Dr. Clifford Gevirtz answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: The breathing tube placement may have caused a little irritation in your throat. This is normal and should resolve within 24 hours. If it does not or gets worse or you develop a fever call your surgeon and also speak with the anesthesiologist.

Answered 2/3/2015

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Yes: It should be all gone by now - most likely it was from intubation, inserting breathing tube through the mouth for the time of surgery.

Answered 2/27/2017

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