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Can i have an upper endoscopy with a cold?
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Depends on how bad: Generally can do. Depends on how congested you are, and how well you are breathing-before you get medicated. Elective procedure can always be rescheduled. Emergency procedure is just that..
Answered 2/9/2020
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