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I have had a cough for about a week. i'm scheduled for surgery next thursday. will the cough interfere with my anesthesia?
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It could: Depends on the type of surgery, how urgent it is, and how sick you are next week. You'll want to let the surgeon or anesthesiologist (if you've met that person) know next week beforehand.
Answered 12/29/2022
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Yes it will : interfere with anesthesia. Anesthesia will make worse and any cough will interfere with the surgery which is what the anesthesia is supposed to prevent
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