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I am having tennis elbow surgery tomorrowand have a very slight chest congestion no phlegm just mild dry cough.

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Tell anesthesia doc: it should be ok for most doctors, but mention it to your anesthesia so they are ready or can give you breathing treatment

Dr Clay and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/30/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Call your surgeon -: -now! This may or may not effect your upcoming operation, especially if general anesthesia is planed. If local or a block, it may be okay.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2016

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A member asked:

I am having tennis elbow surgery tomorrowand have a very slight chest congestion no phlegm just mild dry cough.

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Dr Clay and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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