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Wondering if it's common to have breathing complications from surgery under general anesthesia?

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

It can happen: Lung complications, such as deflation of little lung units, or pneumonia, can occur after general anesthesia. The best thing to prevent this would be to do deep breathing exercises.

Answered 6/25/2016

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