Is It Safe to Sneeze or Cough After Rhinoplasty?

Sneezing and coughing may be unavoidable after a rhinoplasty, but it is important to keep in mind that your nose is still sensitive if it is in recovery. If it is relatively later in your recovery period, sneezing or coughing will pose a less serious threat (especially if it has been more than 10 days since your nose job). Either way, try to minimize the pressure and intensity of your sneeze or cough. And, try to sneeze or cough primarily through the mouth instead of through the nose.  

Depending on how much work is done on your septum and turbinates, avoiding significant nose blowing, snorting, and even breathing through your nose will help with the healing process.  If you need to sneeze, do so through your mouth.  Increase pressure or dry air passing through your nose can lead to a nose bleed post operatively.  Good luck.