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I know i am not supposed to smoke at all no matter the status of my eardrum. with that being said, does it impede the eardrums healing process? should
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Stop smoking: You will do yourself a world of good by stopping to smoke! Smoking can cause many serious health issues, and delayed healing can certainly occur in a chronic smoker. Best wishes.
Answered 5/20/2014
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