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My husband is coughing like crazy and has a fever of 101.9 today, but is scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow morning. should he reschedule?

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Yes: For an elective procedure that will require sedation is is not wise to undergo it if you are ill. Call and reschedule it.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/28/2017

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