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What Causes Running Nose And Sneezing After A Colonoscopy?
I just had a colonoscopy yesterday. And I am experiencing the runny nose and sneezing. I had the oxygen up my nose and an anesthetic. It has been over 28 hours and I am still blowing my nose. What and how long will this go away.? Or should I go back to the doctor?
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to anesthesia. Oxygen administered during the procedure can be very drying to the nasal membranes. The nasal membrane responds to this dryness by producing excess moisture. A runny nose is not uncommon after the procedure, and will subside once the moisture is restored. The recovery may need a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to anesthesia. Oxygen administered during the procedure can be very drying to the nasal membranes. The nasal membrane responds to this dryness by producing excess moisture. A runny nose is not uncommon after the procedure, and will subside once the moisture is restored. The recovery may need a few days.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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