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Is Using Smokeless Tobacco Safe After A Tonsillectomy?

Tonsillectomy was done April 17th. It is now April 27th and I have had no bleeding at all since the surgery and have not had any throat pain for 3 days. I m just wondering if I could start using smokeless tobacco again? Generally it s said 2 weeks but since I haven t had any issues does this increase and chances of bleeding significantly?
Sat, 21 Jul 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Smoke less tobacco also is harmful.Overall, people who dip or chew get about the same amount of nicotine as regular smokers. They also get at least 30 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. The most harmful cancer-causing substances in smokeless tobacco are tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). TSNA levels vary by product, but the higher the level the greater the cancer risk. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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Is Using Smokeless Tobacco Safe After A Tonsillectomy?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Smoke less tobacco also is harmful.Overall, people who dip or chew get about the same amount of nicotine as regular smokers. They also get at least 30 chemicals that are known to cause cancer. The most harmful cancer-causing substances in smokeless tobacco are tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). TSNA levels vary by product, but the higher the level the greater the cancer risk. Please consult your ENT specialist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.