I just got home from having a colonoscopy. I was given propofol as a sedative. After waking up, I had bronchospasm and laryngospasm, with coughing. I have asthma and I advised the anesthesiologist that I had laryngospasm before when a breathing tube was used during surgery. He indicated we would not be using a a tube unless I had trouble breathing during the procedure but advised me to use my ventolin inhaler, 2 puffs before the sedation. Were enough precautions taken considering that bronchospasm is a side effect of propofol?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, precautions had been taken (Ventolin Nebulization before procedure) in your case to prevent propofol induced bronchospasm. But sometimes, propofol can cause delayed and prolonged bronchospasm especially in asthma patients. So take Ventolin Nebulization 2 hourly to treat laryngospasm and bronchospasm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.