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Does being allergic to local anaesthesia make you more likely to be allergic to a general anaesthetic?
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No: You are it's likely not allergic to the local anesthetic but the preservative in the local anesthic.
Answered 7/9/2015
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Not relevant: Two different procedures that use completely different medications and modalities. Local anaesthesia involves local injections which numb a small part of your body, while general anaesthesia induce a state of controlled unconsciousness. Rec.: always disclose what medication you are allergic to.
Answered 4/29/2014
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