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Gallstone Surgery and Copd

2021-09-17 13:03:04
I am 66 years old have and COPD and slight post covid changes in my lungs.. It has been one year since I had Covid.. No breathing issue at all.. Just dry cough sometimes.. I use fortecort inhaler 200  twice a day.. Can I go for gallbladder removal surgery next month? Will it be safe?
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Your COVID history will not have any influence- but your anesthetist should know about COPD and take appropriate precautions- discuss with him before going for surgery

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