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Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

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Hi Dr. Rynne, I Recently Went To The Hospital To

Hi Dr. Rynne,

I recently went to the hospital to have a petatonsilar abscess lanced. I have painkillers, steroids (to reduce swelling), and antibiotics to take fore the next week or so.
My question is, would smoking marijuana affect the healing process of the incision they made on my tonsil? thanks for your help.

Sincerely,
Lover of Marijuana and Hater of Tonsils.
posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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