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I have slight atelectasis in my left lung after a bad respiratory infection (gone after antibiotics). is it safe to get a large tattoo in 3 days?
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Yes: Its not uncommon to have atelectasis with a respiratory infection and once resolved shouldn't hinder any activity
Answered 9/14/2015
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