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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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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
Answered 5/30/2016
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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.
Answered 5/16/2016
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