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What Causes Chronic Cough And Mild Pain In The Chest Post A Colonoscopy?

I had a colonoscopy last Thursday.....they stopped the procedure as I aspirated towards the end. For the last two days, I have had symptoms of coughing and slight pain in the chest area, left front and back. Could this be from aspirating fluid into my lungs? Thank you.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
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Hi,




The cough and chest pain are obviously in relation with lung inflammation following fluid aspiration during anesthesia.




I recommend to undertake an X-ray chest and medicinal support with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, bronchidilator, steroids as per the clinician concern.




Hope I have answered your query.



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What Causes Chronic Cough And Mild Pain In The Chest Post A Colonoscopy?

Hi, The cough and chest pain are obviously in relation with lung inflammation following fluid aspiration during anesthesia. I recommend to undertake an X-ray chest and medicinal support with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant, bronchidilator, steroids as per the clinician concern. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.