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I'm a 17-day post-op rhinoplasty patient. I have an upper respiratory infection.

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fa1313Jan 10, 2017

I have been coughing for the last two days. I try to cough through my mouth not to increase pressure around nose area but am still concerned. I haven't had any bleeding or major pain. I only have mild discomfort while coughing sometimes. WIll this affect my end result? Should I be worried? Thanks

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