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Can hard coughing cause post rhinoplasty problems?

12 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

Possibly: If you need to cough or sneeze do it with your mouth open to direct the pressure out of your mouth instead of your recently operated nasal passages.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Robert Alexander answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Yes: Anything that causes increased pressure or exertion may result in bleeding or more swelling in are of surgery. Usually does not cause any long-term problem with the rhinoplasty as long as the swelling is resolved fairly quicky. Nasal bleeding tendancy is for about 7-14 days post surgery.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Possibly: It may cause bleeding or disruption if the nasal bone reduction.

Answered 7/20/2018

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Unlikely: Could increase oozing or swelling.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: It can cause bleeding.

Answered 1/10/2018

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