Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency medical help for:
New or worsening difficulty breathing
Heavy or continuous bleeding
Coughing or vomiting a large amount of blood
Fainting, severe weakness, or bluish lips
Rapidly increasing neck or throat swelling
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your healthcare team promptly for increasing throat pain, fever, worsening swelling, persistent vomiting, difficulty eating or drinking, an unpleasant discharge, or bleeding that is more than the amount described in your discharge instructions.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Questions about results, mild expected soreness, activity, or returning to work are generally suitable for routine follow-up.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Upper airway biopsy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.