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For an infrequent smoker/chewer, how long does it take until there would only be traces of it in your system?

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

A few days: The chemicals in the tobacco products are gone from your system in just a few days, but the body will take up to two months to repair the damage that has been done to the pulmonary system to a point where it will not affect your anesthetic.

Answered 7/10/2012

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Soon. : Nicotine is detectable soon after use, and can be detected through its metabolites ( break down chemicals in the body) for up to two weeks after last use.

Answered 12/9/2013

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