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What Causes Constant Runny Nose After Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy?

I had general anesthesia at 7:30 this morning for a laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Also had versed and fentanyl and an epidural. It s 9pm and I ve got a stuffy/runny nose which has been becoming increasingly worse since early afternoon. Any reason for this related to the anesthesia?
posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, this could be allergic reaction and it may be due to the drug or may be due to some allergen, chances of allergens are very likely and this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day
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What Causes Constant Runny Nose After Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this could be allergic reaction and it may be due to the drug or may be due to some allergen, chances of allergens are very likely and this is nothing to worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day