A New Use for an Old Medicine: Dextromethorphan to Prevent Postoperative Sore Throat

Talisa M. Fernandes, Gauri R. Gangakhedkar

Abstract


To the Editor, Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a well‑recognised complication after general anaesthesia (Incidence: 21–65%). POST is caused by trauma after airway instrumentation, leading to aseptic inflammation with congestion, oedema of pharyngolaryngeal mucosa, and raised biochemical markers, especially interleukin‑6.

Keywords


Old Medicine; Dextromethorphan; Postoperative Sore Throat

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