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Is It Safe To Smoke Electronic Cigarette After Tonsil Surgery?

I m on my 9th day after getting my tonsils out, I want to ask, is it safe to smoke an electronic cigarette by now? I m asking for answer not someone telling me smoking is bad. I know this and hear it all that. Please answer the question and it ll be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hello
Welcome to Health care Magic.

I reviewed your history.
It seems from the history that you want to know whether you can smoke electronic cigarette after tonsil surgery.
My response to your question is as follows.

Smoking in any form is not advisable after tonsil surgery. Hence you should avoid smoking atleast till 4-6 weeks which is the usual time required for healing of the surgical wound.

Hope this information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for any further questions and I will be happy to answer and assist you.

Thank you
With regards
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Is It Safe To Smoke Electronic Cigarette After Tonsil Surgery?

Hello Welcome to Health care Magic. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you want to know whether you can smoke electronic cigarette after tonsil surgery. My response to your question is as follows. Smoking in any form is not advisable after tonsil surgery. Hence you should avoid smoking atleast till 4-6 weeks which is the usual time required for healing of the surgical wound. Hope this information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for any further questions and I will be happy to answer and assist you. Thank you With regards