I had surgery yesterday, and a breathing tube was used?

Question

During my procedure yesterday I was told that a breathing tube would be used. Of course I was under when they put it in and took it out. My throat is still very sore from this (not to mention pain from the rest of the operation!) and I was wondering how much longer it will ache, and if there is anything I can do for the pain.

* I am taking painkillers for the surgery, but it's not helping my throat.

Answer 1

I had major surgery in 1995 after a car accident. I had no throat problems, and was able to talk, eat and drink normally the morning after. I do know they put the thing in, they showed it to me before surgery. I guess I should count my blessings. It would be like any other irritation, and should start to clear in a couple of days. Don't drink or eat anything really hot or cold, although cool drink should be soothing. And don't add any painkillers of any kind that aren't prescribed by the same doctor that gave you what you are already on. A mild lozenge, preferably a natural source one, or even something like LifeSavers will help.

Answer 2

Continue to take your pain medication as prescibed. Limit your talking and use throat lozenges. This is a simple, yet painful, throat irritation that is normal with what you had done. It will clear up in a few more days. Good luck.. RN

Answer 3

Go see your doctor immediately! You could be suffering from some negative effect of either too much over-the-counter medicine or post-surgery. Try some throat spray to see if that helps while you wait, and maybe try to see if you can keep your throat chilled?

Answer 4

irritation of the throat from the breathing tube is normal and usually resolves after a few days. use the lozenges and/or chloraseptic spray. most importantly, rest your voice- when you talk, it continues to irritate the vocal cords and larynx.

Answer 5

Give it a few days, it'll be all over.

Follow the doc's advice.
Goodluck.