I'm having a tummy tuck, breast lift and implants in 6 days. I went to the doctor today and she said my allergies are acting up (all nasal symptoms, no fever, or cough) and that my ears have fluid on them but are not red or infected. Can I still have surgery and would it be smart to take amoxil to prevent ear infection? Is that safe to take before surgery?
June 17, 2015
Answer: Allergy issues before surgery
As long as there are no signs of infection (fever, chills, high temperature, purulent nasal or ear drainage, sinusitis, etc.) - it would be OK to have surgery. Non-infected fluid behind the ear drum is probably best treated with decongestants.
Have your plastic surgeon and your family doctor (or whoever examined your ears) speak to each other, so they can come up with a sensible strategy for you. It's best if everyone is "in the loop".
Good luck with your surgery!
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June 17, 2015
Answer: Allergy issues before surgery
As long as there are no signs of infection (fever, chills, high temperature, purulent nasal or ear drainage, sinusitis, etc.) - it would be OK to have surgery. Non-infected fluid behind the ear drum is probably best treated with decongestants.
Have your plastic surgeon and your family doctor (or whoever examined your ears) speak to each other, so they can come up with a sensible strategy for you. It's best if everyone is "in the loop".
Good luck with your surgery!
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July 6, 2011
Answer: Seasonal allergies before surgery
Typically, unless you have an infection or are coming down with a cold, you can still have surgery. Check with your family doctor to see if there is anything you can do to reduce the fluid in your ears.
Use of antibiotics in the absence of infection is not generally advised, and brings its own set of problems, but again that is something you could discuss with your family doctor and your plastic surgeon.
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July 6, 2011
Answer: Seasonal allergies before surgery
Typically, unless you have an infection or are coming down with a cold, you can still have surgery. Check with your family doctor to see if there is anything you can do to reduce the fluid in your ears.
Use of antibiotics in the absence of infection is not generally advised, and brings its own set of problems, but again that is something you could discuss with your family doctor and your plastic surgeon.
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