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Going in for surgery on sep 27. i have a cold can i still have anesthisia? went to doctors just a cold nothing more. really don't want to cancel.

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Should be ok: You can discuss this with your surgeon or anesthesiologist on the day of procedure, but most of the time it is not a problem.

Answered 1/28/2015

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Probably: A "cold" will resolve by 9/27. If, however, symptoms persist or worsen (a productive cough, fever, muscle aches) let your care team know. Elective surgery would then have to wait; "reactive" airways due to irritated mucosal linings would add a small, but significant, risk to anesthesia. Prudence, then, dictates waiting until that "cold" is on the downswing.

Answered 1/17/2014

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