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Is it safe to have a general anaesthetic with a cold in adults?

Oct 8, 2025 •

4 min read

Acute upper respiratory infections (URIs), or the common cold, are the most frequent illness in the general population [1.3.9]. So, is it safe to have a general anaesthetic with a cold in adults? The answer depends on several key factors evaluated by your medical team.