Oral Surgery After Care Instructions: Bite down with firm pressure on cotton gauze or damp cotton pack placed over the extraction socket for at least 30 minutes Use ice packs for first 24 hours to minimize chances of swelling Take a mild strength painkiller for reducing pain and discomfort Avoid spitting, sneezing or coughing Do not smoke Avoid sucking on a straw with pressure to avoid clot dislodgment Eat soft, cold and non-spicy foods Restrict your physical activities and take complete rest for 24-48 hours Avoid vigorous rinsing, spitting and repeated touching or licking the area of surgery, Perform warm water saline rinses 4-5 times a day after 24 hours to flush out food debris for soothing and antibacterial effect, Minimal post-operative bleeding is a common occurrence
Secondhand smoke exposure causes about 7,300 lung cancer deaths among nonsmoking adults each year
In India, the picture is just as concerning: India is home to over 253 million tobacco users , making it the second-highest globally in terms of user population
The WHO MPOWER plan was adopted by many countries including India to limit the use of tobacco: WHO MPOWER Strategy is a 6-point policy package encouraging countries to Monitor tobacco use Protect people from smoke Offer help to quit Warn about the dangers Enforce bans on advertising Raise taxes on tobacco Final Thoughts: Your Health, Your Choice Consuming tobacco will only do you more harm than good
Its helpful to discuss your options with a healthcare professional to create a personalised quitting plan that aligns with your health goals
