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What Causes Bronchospasm And Cough After Taking Propofol In An Asthma Patient?

I just got home from having a colonoscopy. I was given propofol as a sedative. After waking up, I had bronchospasm and laryngospasm, with coughing. I have asthma and I advised the anesthesiologist that I had laryngospasm before when a breathing tube was used during surgery. He indicated we would not be using a a tube unless I had trouble breathing during the procedure but advised me to use my ventolin inhaler, 2 puffs before the sedation. Were enough precautions taken considering that bronchospasm is a side effect of propofol?
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, precautions had been taken (Ventorlin Nebulization before procedure) in your case to prevent propofol induced bronchospasm.
But sometimes, propofol can cause delayed and prolonged bronchospasm especially in asthma patients.
So take Ventorlin Nebulization 2 hourly to treat laryngospasm and bronchospasm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Bronchospasm And Cough After Taking Propofol In An Asthma Patient?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, precautions had been taken (Ventorlin Nebulization before procedure) in your case to prevent propofol induced bronchospasm. But sometimes, propofol can cause delayed and prolonged bronchospasm especially in asthma patients. So take Ventorlin Nebulization 2 hourly to treat laryngospasm and bronchospasm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.