Hi, I am to have an endoscopy on Monday, I have at present got a cough and a sore throat, this is handleable using common of the shelf remedies. I am sure i can go without any medication ( I am not coughing up infected phlegm but some clear phlegm ) for the six hours required but may start to cough a little during the process. Do you think I would be aright to go ahead with the proceeder. I really want to have it done as I am going on holiday the next day and don t want to delay my exam any longer than possible. thanks Doug.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is more. And it will mostly heal by itself in 5-7 days. So if you can manage your cough without medicines then no need to take Chat Doctor.  But if you want to take cough medicines, you can take. No harm in it. This won't interferes in your endoscopy. So if you don't have much cough then no need to take anything. Also do following things for better and quick relief in URI.