HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Severe Sneezing Post Colonoscopy?

I had a colonoscopy yesterday and had oxygen via a tube up my nose. Well, I feel fine, however, I have not stopped sneezing or blowing my nose all day yesterday and still today it is going on. I know I do not have a cold and I recall do recall the same thing happening two years ago when I had a stent put in my heart - the same reaction as after this procedure. Can you comment.
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

The possible causes are:

1. You may be allergic to the tube through the nose pipe or plastic.
2. Oxygen without humidification lead to dryness of the nasal mucosa leads to sneezing.
3. Drugs like Propofol may lead to above symptoms.

Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your ENT specialist, he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Severe Sneezing Post Colonoscopy?

Hello, The possible causes are: 1. You may be allergic to the tube through the nose pipe or plastic. 2. Oxygen without humidification lead to dryness of the nasal mucosa leads to sneezing. 3. Drugs like Propofol may lead to above symptoms. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your ENT specialist, he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu