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General anesthetic am. in 45min. throat sore after meds worn off. throat is patchy white and some red and dark red spots. small pussy thing which out with gauze. could this be from tube.how long last
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See details: This is local irritation from the endotracheal or nasotracheal tube. It will resolve over a few days.
Answered 2/25/2014
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Couple of days?: If your general anesthetic involved laryngoscopy ( visualization of the vocal cords) and / or use of an airway ( endotracheal tube or other type, like laryngeal mask, for example), then soar throat can be result of that. It should be self-limiting and improve in 48 hrs. I would not expect any pus /infection though, that is not usual and i would advise to talk to your doctors.
Answered 2/26/2014
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