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A member asked:

I have bloody phlegm after two days from my septorhinoplasty ..is this normal or not and can coughing affect my nose job?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Normal: Small amounts of bleeding down back of throat normal at this stage. Cough or sneeze with mouth open - no problem. Follow instructions from your facial plastic surgeon carefully.

Dr Placik agreed

Answered 6/3/2015

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Common: This is common but notify your surgeon if it persists. Gentle coughing is acceptable but may contribute to more bleeding.

Dr Anyanwu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/22/2021

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