Coughing up bright bloody mucus after rhinoplasty and septoplasty, should I be worried?

August 13, 2017
Asked By:peachlily in New London, CT

It's been 4 days since my surgery and since I've had the internal nasal packing removed yesterday I've been coughing up bloody mucus it is getting more Frequent today I am not in any pain but I am concerned should I be worrying or is this normal

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August 25, 2017

Answer: It is normal

August 25, 2017

Answer: It is normal

August 14, 2017

Answer: Recovering from rhinoplasty

August 14, 2017

Answer: Recovering from rhinoplasty

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