Is it OK if I have a bad cough before gynecomastia surgery?

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I was wondering if its ok if i have a cough before my surgery.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

good question, if you are going to sleep and are having a bad upper respiratpry infection most anesthesiologists would delay the case to allow your airway and lungs to rest

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

No, you will want to be an optimal health before undergoing elective surgery. In other words, it will be important to seek treatment for the "back cough".  Make sure that your plastic surgeon is aware of your situation. Best wishes.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

You need to talk to your surgeon. If you have an infection it would be dangerous to have surgery. You need to have a check up with your doctor to determine if you can proceed. Good luck!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Illness prior to surgery has to be evaluated and each case is different.  A minor cough is probably not a problem, but significant cough with a lot of mucous and other symptoms are different. Best to speak with you surgeon.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

No, I would recommend a work up. Please follow up with your doctor as these issues require the attention of a plastic surgeon. Seek a plastic surgeon with specialty training in gynecomastia surgery.

Is it OK if I have a bad cough before gynecomastia surgery?

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Is it OK if I have a bad cough before gynecomastia surgery?

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