Is it safe to have shoulder surgery while lung infection?
Patient: I have test result of iga 72. I am being treated for a cough and wheezing, with symbicort inhaler, for seven months now. I am preparing for a shoulder replacement, and wonder if, because of my lung infection, if it is safe to have surgery? Thank you, Barbara Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your problem and situation.I will not advice you to go for surgery, until your lung Infection is completely cured.Because surgery is stressful condition. Body is in tremendous stress during and after surgery due to anaesthesia and procedure itself.As a rule, infections are flare up in stress.So possibility of flaring up of lung infection is high in your case.So it is not advisable to go for surgery with lung Infection.Better to consult pulmonologist and first treat your lung infection and wheezing properly, once all are stabilized then plan for shoulder surgery.