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Can General Anesthesia Cause Sneezing Fits After Surgery?
Question: Surgery happened yesterday afternoon. Sneezing fits occurred several hours later and again this morning.Can general anesthesia result in sneezing fits after surgery?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Welcome and thanks for your query.
Sneezing is a manifestation of allergic rhinitis. It may occur following general anesthesia in which anesthetic gases were used. You may take an antihistamine to stop the sneezing. If you had an abdominal surgery continuous sneezing can lead to complications.
Take care
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Sneezing is a manifestation of allergic rhinitis. It may occur following general anesthesia in which anesthetic gases were used. You may take an antihistamine to stop the sneezing. If you had an abdominal surgery continuous sneezing can lead to complications.
Take care
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