Written by Diane Castillo on April 23, 2021
Can I Smoke Before Surgery? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Do It
MedicalWhile it is no secret how smoking causes serious health problems, only a few people are aware that smoking is related to treatment failure. If you are a smoker and preparing for surgery, asking questions such as “Can I smoke before surgery?” is not new to physician anesthesiologists. It is essential to let them know about your smoking habits and allow them to discuss how smoking might affect your surgical treatment.