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Question: Dear Dr Rynne,
I have blocked nose but no other cold or flu symptoms and am scheduled to have a surgery under GA in 2 days. I hope this will not mean that the surgery will have to be postponed? I feel completely healthy other than the nasal congestion.
Thank you
I have blocked nose but no other cold or flu symptoms and am scheduled to have a surgery under GA in 2 days. I hope this will not mean that the surgery will have to be postponed? I feel completely healthy other than the nasal congestion.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
should not interfere with surgery
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your healthcare concerns
You are schedule for surgery in 2 days and today you have nasal congestion. As long as you are not infectious with a cold or flu you should be able to have surgery. THen nasal congestion maybe allergy and not cause problems. If tomorrow you start developing cough and congestion I recommend you cal your surgeon and postpone the surgery until you are feeling better.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again for your health care concerns and questions
should not interfere with surgery
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your healthcare concerns
You are schedule for surgery in 2 days and today you have nasal congestion. As long as you are not infectious with a cold or flu you should be able to have surgery. THen nasal congestion maybe allergy and not cause problems. If tomorrow you start developing cough and congestion I recommend you cal your surgeon and postpone the surgery until you are feeling better.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again for your health care concerns and questions
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