It's been 6 days after neck lift and lower face lift - sore throat from breathing tube?

Question

The left side of my throat is very sore along with left ear ache. I had dried blood back of my throat. Doctor said I had a breathing tube down my nose. Is this the cause of soreness? How long does this last?

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Some patients get a sore throat from the endotrachel tube irritation and it is usually self limiting over a week or so.  Your left ear ache should be evaluated as it may be due to something in your ear canal or a minor infection of your throat due to the throat irritation.  Your surgeon should be able help with this.  Good luck.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

The sore throat could be irritation from the endotrachel tube.  This should resolve within a few days.  The ear ache is most likely unrelated, but should be addressed by your surgeon.

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