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I had a mastopexy 8 days ago. the past 2 days i've had a croupy cough, hurts to swallow & i'm achey all over. should i be on an antibiotic?
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Achey: It sounds more like a viral illness, but it is best that you get checked out by your doctor to rule out a bacterial infection such as a strep throat.
Answered 9/29/2016
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