Have Severe Nasal Congestion. Will It Be Safe To Go For Colonoscopy?

Posted on Sun, 24 Mar 2013

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Question : I am scheduled for a colonoscopy Monday and have severe nasal congestion, is it safe ? YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ishfaq Habib (17 minutes later)

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There is no contra indication of nasal congestion for colonscopy however you still can use decongestants like xynosine nasal spray to relieve the symptoms but if you still have it till Monday, you can go for colonscopy. It is safe.

If you still have some query, feel free to ask

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