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Make your surgeon aware of your asthma and all medications you are taking. Your lung function and medication use should be evaluated prior to surgery.
In addition to your usual asthma medications, a short course of oral corticosteroids may be started a few days before surgery to improve lung function or give you extra coverage during surgery. If you have taken oral corticosteroids in the last six months, your doctor may also prescribe intravenous hydrocortisone during and shortly after your surgery. |
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