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What Causes Apnea During Colonoscopy?

I just recently had a colonoscopy, stopped breathing although there was a breathing tube down my throat. My endoscopy doctor said I needed to check it out with a respiratory therapist. What happened and who do I need to see for this issue? This is the second time I have stopped breathing, first time no tube and it was said I had a severe allergic reaction to Demerol. Thanks
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
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Respected Sir, if you have no respiratory problem before the procedure it simply means that it`s procedure induced only. No respiratory elements required to be evaluated at all dear thanks regards
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What Causes Apnea During Colonoscopy?

Respected Sir, if you have no respiratory problem before the procedure it simply means that it`s procedure induced only. No respiratory elements required to be evaluated at all dear thanks regards