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Snuff (chewing tobacco pouches) a day after surgery?

Hello, I had a 3 hour deviated septum open rynoplasty surgery yesterday and I was wondering if I could chew the snuff chewing tobacco pouches? Or would this damage my sinuses or something? Thanks

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