anesthetic

hi-just a quick question - has anyone had an op when asthma been bad? if so how did you manage with the anesthetic?

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I had an op not that long back, told staff about my asthma they just made me take plenty of salbutamol before I went down to theatre so my airways were nice and open before my op and I was absolutely fine

Smithy

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Inform the aneasthetist of ur asthma. I had an xray to rule out any chest infection. They gave me xtra salbutamol before and immediately after.

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I've had 3 ops in recent years. Told the consultant well before hand and consultant anaethetist came to see me before operation to ask about my medication and how I was. Had ventolin reliever before going under and kept ventolin in my hand! When I started coming round, I had several puffs. Everything went fine.

You specifically asked if anyone has had an op when asthma has been bad. I don't think they would operate if asthma was bad, suppose it depends what the op is and how long you are 'out' - but you'd best check with doctor about that.