Very bad cough 6 days after lipo. Is there more of a chance this is pneumonia than any other time?

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I had lipo of hips outter thighs and stomach 6 days ago. Was under general anesthesia and surgery lasted 2 hours in the hospital. Board certified plastic surgeon. I felt a tickle in my throat after surgery. Thought it was probably normal due to tube in my throat. Slowly this has turned into a very bad cough with phlem. I don't have a temperature and feel fairly good considering. I have been moving around and swelling has gone down. Normally I wouldn't go to Dr. Should I now?

Alexander Zuriarrain, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I would definitely seek a physical exam from your primary care provider based on the symptoms you are describing. You are more susceptible to developing a respiratory infection after being intubated and under general anesthesia as your lungs have partial collapse during the procedure. Do not delay evaluation by your primary care doctor.Alex Zuriarrain, MD - Cleveland Clinic Trained Plastic Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

i suggest you see your physician this can be bad luck or related to the anesthesia possibly, but you should be on antibiotics to ensure no complications. Best, Dr. Emer.

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