Can I smoke before having a "Barium Swallow" done......?!


Question: Can I smoke before having a "Barium Swallow" done......?
Can I smoke before having a "Barium Swallow" done......?
I looked it up on the internet and it says not to smoke but I specifically asked the lady who books the appointments twice and she says yes. She says there is nothing that says I cannot smoke. I can't eat, drink or take my medications so if I cannot smoke, I will crack up!!

Answers:

I can't think of any reason why you wouldn't be able to smoke. A barium swallow looks at how you swallow and if food is leaking into your lungs/outside of your intestines. When you smoke, it goes into your lungs and not your stomach. I have never heard of not smoking before the test, but I work with inpatients who can't smoke. I would say just don't smoke right before you go and if you are really worried, call the place doing it and have your answer clarified again.

nurse



Well, i know smoking is not healthy, so i say no.




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