Recent cold/allergies and anesthesia?

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I just got over either a cold or allergies (hard to tell which as I was not blowing mucus). I had post nasal drip and a cough. Cough went away as of today, just have a slight headache from a little congestion left but feel perfectly fine. My surgery- Mommy makeover- is in 3 days, will this be an issue with the anesthesia?

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

I would let your plastic surgeon and the anesthesiologist determine whether or not you're okay for surgery. You wouldn't want to compromise your health for something that is elective.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

If you are on the healing side of a cold I don't seem you reason not to proceed with surgery provided your lungs are clear and you feel reasonably well.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

I would recommend contacting your plastic surgeon and making them aware of your health status since it might impact your ability to have surgery.  In my practice the anesthesiologist examines all patients prior to surgery and determines whether there are any respiratory issues that could affect the safety of an anesthetic.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Why not call your surgeon to discuss this issue because he/she is doing the operation. ALWAYS best tp call your surgeon first!

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

I don't think your recent cold/allergies should be a problem, but this is a question only your surgeon and anesthesiologist can answer.  Call your surgeon's office and let them know about this.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.

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