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How To Prevent Seizing Of Throat On The Breathing Tube?

I am concerned about a scheduled surgery for diverticulitis. During a bladder sling surgery 2 years ago, my throat 'seized' on the breathing tube. Is this likely to happen again. I am a diabetic with 3 heart stents (11 yr old stents) Good physical condition, 69 yr old female, non smoker
Mon, 5 Dec 2016
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It is common with diabetics and so with smoking but u tell the anaesthetist in advance, he ll take extra care
post surgery steam inhalation can help
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How To Prevent Seizing Of Throat On The Breathing Tube?

It is common with diabetics and so with smoking but u tell the anaesthetist in advance, he ll take extra care post surgery steam inhalation can help