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What Causes Chronic Cough After Surgical Removal Of Goiters?

I just had two large goiters surgically removed--they had been putting pressure on my windpipe to the extent that it had been pushed out of place. Before the surgery, I was having violent coughing fits--after the surgery, to my dismay, I am still having coughing spells, 12 days after the surgery was done. Is this normal, what is the cause of the coughing, and how long should I expect it to continue?
posted on Sun, 17 Dec 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my surgical experience the post operative chronic cough may be related to:
- Anesthesia induced effect over respiratory tract
- Secondary respiratory tract infection
- Side effect of certain medications

In our clinic, I recommend tincture Benzoin inhalation with peppermint gargles along with needed antibiotic for best recovery.

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What Causes Chronic Cough After Surgical Removal Of Goiters?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my surgical experience the post operative chronic cough may be related to: - Anesthesia induced effect over respiratory tract - Secondary respiratory tract infection - Side effect of certain medications In our clinic, I recommend tincture Benzoin inhalation with peppermint gargles along with needed antibiotic for best recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.