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I had a hysterectomy 1 year ago and have had a chronic cough ever since. I seem to have a persistent "tickle" in my throat and feel it might be related to an improper intubation. I was in the recovery room for 9 hours after surgery and remained intubated while awake (albeit very sedated) until just before being released. I have had both chest and heart scans which reveal no problems. Any advice or direction would be appreciated. Thank you.
I can't answer about an improper intubation but I would recommend being seen by an ENT surgeon. They can use a flexible fiberscope to look at your vocal cords, etc., to see if everything is functioning well. Other than that, I can't think of any reason why you would have a persistent cough.
Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston
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Ronald Levy, M.D.
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Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. I am a board certified anesthesiologist who can answer all questions related to any type of Anesthesia with the exception of Pain Management.
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