Asthma Inhalers Before Surgery

asked 11 months ago by Rhino100
Latest answer by Ramtin Kassir, MD
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i am 27,BMI of 19.2,have mild asthma and dont take inhalers unless i start wheezing which is usually due to excessive laughing or hay fever/allergies and happens less than once a month.i am getting rhinoplasty done and ive been told to take 2 puffs in morn and 2 puffs in eve of beclazone 50 (preventer) 2 wks prior to surgery.would you recommend this and what else would you recommend an asthmatic to do in preparation for general anaesthesia?is it bad that my doc didnt ask for a blood test?

3 answers to Asthma Inhalers Before Surgery

Asthma Inhalers Before Surgery

We would have you get a medical clearance from your medical doctor (the one who treats your asthma); then we would review your health history with our anesthesiologist, and probably give you a prophylactic inhaler treatment prior to putting you to sleep. Ramtin Kassir, MD

Ramtin Kassir, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Follow surgeons advice before and after Rhinoplasty

IMHO, you choose your plastic and cosmetic surgeon for a reason and you should follow the advice of your Rhinoplasty surgeon both before and after Rhinoplasty. This includes the use of the inhaler.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asthma and surgery

Your question regarding your preop and post-op prophylaxis treatment of your asthma is something that I have my anesthesiologist answer. He usually has the patient bring their inhaler to the surgery facility. It also depends upon the severity of your asthma.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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