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Can An Asthma Patient Be Put Under Anesthesia For Dental Surgery?
My 2 y/o Gerda. has mild asthma which seems to induce coughing spells often starting when she is asleep. Sometimes these result in her vomiting some. What do you suggest and will she be all right for dental surgery for which she will be "put under" anesthesia?
Fri, 9 May 2014
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It would be best for her asthma to be under control prior to her procedure.
The presence of night time coughing is one of the indicators that asthma is not under control.
You may want to have her assessed by her doctor. He or she may suggest altering the dose of her preventer medication so that she can be under better control.
You may also want to assess for any triggers that may be contributing to her asthma.
I hope this helps
It would be best for her asthma to be under control prior to her procedure.
The presence of night time coughing is one of the indicators that asthma is not under control.
You may want to have her assessed by her doctor. He or she may suggest altering the dose of her preventer medication so that she can be under better control.
You may also want to assess for any triggers that may be contributing to her asthma.
I hope this helps
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