I have a cold. I am sneezing, coughing and have congestion. Should I postpone surgery?

October 4, 2014
Asked By:kris03 in Kissimmee, FL

I am scheduled for rhinoplasty on Monday morning. It's Saturday and I have a cold. Will my doctor still perform my surgery?

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October 6, 2014

Answer: I have a cold. I am sneezing, coughing and have congestion. Should I postpone surgery

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Answer: I have a cold. I am sneezing, coughing and have congestion. Should I postpone surgery

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October 5, 2014

Answer: Postponing surgery

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2014

Answer: Postponing surgery

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 6, 2014

Answer: Cold before rhinoplasty

October 6, 2014

Answer: Cold before rhinoplasty

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October 5, 2014

Answer: I have a cold. I am sneezing, coughing and have congestion. Should I postpone surgery?

October 5, 2014

Answer: I have a cold. I am sneezing, coughing and have congestion. Should I postpone surgery?

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