I have bronchitis, uncomfortable productive cough without fever and am scheduled for a transesophageal endoscopy. Should it wait? I am 62, weigh 152 pounds and have mitral prolapse leaking - recently in CHF. Recommended repair/replacement surgery soon.
Hello dear, Thank you for your question. In my opinion, the bronchitis needs to be treated with antibiotics and cough syrup. I always suggest my patients to Chat Doctor.  Your doctor will examine your lungs with a stethoscope and may also request a chest X-ray. He or she will be able to prescribe therapy accordingly. Please do not underestimate the treatment of bronchitis, which is particularly important in your case, since CHF has started. I think you are scheduled for a transesophageal heart ultrasound, so your doctor can evaluate the state of your mitral valve before the operation. It is may be uncomfortable to have the examination while having bronchitis. Therefore, if it is possible, I would advise postponing the procedure. I hope this helped. Kind regards,