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A 40-year-old female asked:

I have been for laproscope and removal of my fallopian tubes on 2 march 2020. ever since i have been coughing and my throat is verr sore. please advise ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
Sore throat s/p lap: intubated? tube down your throat? That can cause irritation with cough and soreness.-in -up to > 50% but persisting for > 1 week is a concern. May be irritated trachea damage/bronchitis requiring steroids./nebulizers/antibiotics , or just reflux from surgery. f/u /w/ doctor on this https://www.verywellhealth.com/why-does-my-throat-hurt-after-surgery-3157316
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Last updated Mar 24, 2020

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