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When Can I Resume Smoking After Undergoing Septoplasty?

Hi,



Had a septoplasty + smr operation 5 days ago , recovery good no bleeding and no pain just a bit congestion.



Can i resume smoking 1 day or should I wait



I use to smoke before surgery 1 tabacco roll up a day



age 32 weight 10.5 stones health very good
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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thanks for your query.. As far as I know there is no contraindication to smoking following a septoplasty..please continue to use the saline nasal douches regularly for at least 2weeks.. smoking is not good.. but again that's another issue altogether.. hope I have answered your query.
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When Can I Resume Smoking After Undergoing Septoplasty?

thanks for your query.. As far as I know there is no contraindication to smoking following a septoplasty..please continue to use the saline nasal douches regularly for at least 2weeks.. smoking is not good.. but again that s another issue altogether.. hope I have answered your query.