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Have a lap surgery in one week but for 3 days have dry cough off and on, congestion feeling in chest. could this be from seasonal allergies?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Possibly: It's best to be sure as having anesthesia and surgery when there is active infection or even significant congestion of nose,sinuses or bronchial tubes is not recommended. See your physician for a preoperative examination and abide by his or her advice.

Answered 6/19/2018

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A member asked:

Have a lap surgery in one week but for 3 days have dry cough off and on, congestion feeling in chest. could this be from seasonal allergies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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