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While Undergoing Chest Infection Treatment, Will The Scheduled BA Surgery Be Postponed?

Hi... I'm due for BA surgery next Friday.... I have come down with a severe chest infection. I'm on antibiotics and I feel it's clearing... I have fevers and everything really bad last Thursday and Friday, but I'm wondering if this clears before Friday would they still choose to postpone?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Thanks for your query at HCM!
Yes it is likely that they may postpone the surgery for your breast augmentation.
I suggest first get treated for your infection.
It's good you are responding to antibiotics, so there is no need to change them.
Monitor your fever constantly.
You can get tested for blood culture & sensitivity(aerobic/anaerobic) if fever persists.
Get you sputum tested for gram stain & culture & sensitivity(aerobic/anaerobic) if fever persists.
Get your complete haemogram done with chest X-ray.
Investigations will help to reach etiological diagnosis but most of such cases are due to viruses (Rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, etc) which are self limiting.
You will have to take antibiotics to prevent secondary infections, bronchodilators, cough suppresants, anti-inflammatory and analgaesics for which you can visit your general practitioner or a pulmonologist.
1. Drink plenty of fluids.
2. Get plenty of rest to help your body recover.
3. If you smoke, stop.

Take care!
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While Undergoing Chest Infection Treatment, Will The Scheduled BA Surgery Be Postponed?

Thanks for your query at HCM! Yes it is likely that they may postpone the surgery for your breast augmentation. I suggest first get treated for your infection. It s good you are responding to antibiotics, so there is no need to change them. Monitor your fever constantly. You can get tested for blood culture & sensitivity(aerobic/anaerobic) if fever persists. Get you sputum tested for gram stain & culture & sensitivity(aerobic/anaerobic) if fever persists. Get your complete haemogram done with chest X-ray. Investigations will help to reach etiological diagnosis but most of such cases are due to viruses (Rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, etc) which are self limiting. You will have to take antibiotics to prevent secondary infections, bronchodilators, cough suppresants, anti-inflammatory and analgaesics for which you can visit your general practitioner or a pulmonologist. 1. Drink plenty of fluids. 2. Get plenty of rest to help your body recover. 3. If you smoke, stop. Take care!