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Tonsil Abcsess

2017-12-25 16:17:49
I came out of hospital 5 days ago for quinsy a abcsess in the tonsil. I was just wandering if I could have a cigarette. But will this make it come back as it is still healing ? Is there any significant risks if I were to have 1 ciggarette
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You should avoid smoking while on treatment for any throat infection especially quinsy which is much severe type of throat infection. Smoking may delay healing and cause your infection persist longer
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Consult nearby ENT specialist for more information about the problems associated with smoking in throat infections

Answered2017-12-27 23:58:28

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