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Can coughing damage or pop the sutures used for muscle repair?

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Hi. I am now about 13-14 weeks post op from a full TT w/ muscle repair. For about 2-3 days I have had some allergies and have been coughing on and off. Not hard and just hear and there coughing fits. My question is, at this point being 13-14 weeks out, can I damage the muscle repair or pop sutures? The coughing is moderate and just from an itchy throat. Thank you.

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