Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Could Be The Cause Of Green Phlegm After General Anesthesia ?
is coughing up green phlegm after general anesthesia unusual?..had a failed surgery..they put me under but were unable to fix the problem in my throat because I have severe cervical arthritis and my head wouldn t tilt back far enough for the scope
Wed, 11 Apr 2012
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic
mild cough with sputum could be because of the attempted instrumentation, it will clear up in a few days time, as regards your difficult intubation, endoscopic guided intubation will succeed.
hope your primary ailment is conservatively curable
regards
welcome to healthcaremagic
mild cough with sputum could be because of the attempted instrumentation, it will clear up in a few days time, as regards your difficult intubation, endoscopic guided intubation will succeed.
hope your primary ailment is conservatively curable
regards
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Anesthesia
Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed