9 days post-op and just starting coughing - should I be really worried?

Had an open VBG and no complications really. feeling pretty good. A couple of days ago I started getting this tickly throat feeling and then I have to cough - it seems to be getting worse. I'm worried I could rupture something. Any thoughts or suggestions?

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