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What Causes Sore Throat Even After Quitting Smoking?

i am not a regular smoker , i use to smoke once in a week or twice ,but when i use to hangout with my friends i used ,sometimes i use to smoke three cigarettes or two but not more than that in short i was not a regular smoker..but after quitting it for like 3 weeks or 2 i wasnt feeling anything but now i am having minor sore throats and producing mucus more than usual..can anyone please tell me what am i going through..please .....P.S i am also having exams is it because i am tensed about that or what? please answer
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The sore throat is normal after quitting smoking.
You may have a cough and a sore throat as your lungs begin to clear out the mucus and other debris smoking creates.
I suggest to drink liquids and gargle with salty water.
There is no need for treatment.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Sore Throat Even After Quitting Smoking?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The sore throat is normal after quitting smoking. You may have a cough and a sore throat as your lungs begin to clear out the mucus and other debris smoking creates. I suggest to drink liquids and gargle with salty water. There is no need for treatment. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician