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I had tonsillectomy on Feb 16. Can smoke

2017-03-02 06:27:55
I had tonsillectomy on Feb 16. Now I am able to eat solid food. Can I smoke now. Or any fixed duration to wait.
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You are advised to quit smoking.altogether. It will work like allergen to the tonsils and they can swell again.

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