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What Causes Throat Pain And Dizziness After Stopping Smoking?

hello, i stopped smoking 8 weeks 3 days ago, during excercise im getting a sharp pain in the back of my throat and dizziness. I remember this sensation from when I was a teenager during gym glass before i started smoking. Whilst ive been smoking I have not experienced it. any ideas?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query throat pain and dizziness after stopping smoking which is because of nicotine which is main ingredient in tobacco. Long term use of nicotine has effect on central nervous system and it activates sympathetic nervous system and resulting in adrenaline from adrenal medulla into blood stream which increases heart rate and blood pressure. As it is troubling you earlier also you should visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. Get blood test, throat swab test done and start treatment after proper prescription. I would suggest you to quit smoking as that is the only preventing measure. Drink plenty of fluids.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Throat Pain And Dizziness After Stopping Smoking?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query throat pain and dizziness after stopping smoking which is because of nicotine which is main ingredient in tobacco. Long term use of nicotine has effect on central nervous system and it activates sympathetic nervous system and resulting in adrenaline from adrenal medulla into blood stream which increases heart rate and blood pressure. As it is troubling you earlier also you should visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. Get blood test, throat swab test done and start treatment after proper prescription. I would suggest you to quit smoking as that is the only preventing measure. Drink plenty of fluids. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari