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I had rotator cuff surgery two days ago and am now running a fever of 101.5. i am also i little short of breath. i am a smoker would the cigarettes ?
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Call your surgeon: An infection could cause the fever. If so, you need antibiotics. Call your surgeon tonight to start that evaluation and treatment if necessary.
Answered 6/25/2015
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