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A A Pract
; 12(1): 25-27, 2019 Jan 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30020105
ABSTRACT
We present a rarely described complication of unilateral rhinorrhea and sneezing in a patient who received intravenous sedation with propofol and supplemental oxygen via a nasal cannula during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The literature is reviewed and a mechanism is proposed. Mechanical irritation of the nasal mucosa is felt to be the trigger. Suggestions to avoid and to treat are offered.