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Does Smoking Cause Recurring Sore Throat?

Hi I ve been suffering from a on and off sore throat for about 4 months now. I do smoke weed daily for the last 15 years. Been to doctors and the give me antibiotics wich worked then a few days later it was bk. Do u think it s related to smoking weed. Many thanks justin
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if smoking cause recurring sore throat which could be due to viral pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. Usually smoking weakens the immunity of body and make body pron to infection , specially when you are already susceptible.

I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles 2-3 times a day , quit smoking and start vitamin C tablet for 10 days. You should take combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizer.

Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting. Keep sipping warm water. Drink hot milk along with pinch of turmeric. Also take healthy diet to boost the immunity .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Smoking Cause Recurring Sore Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if smoking cause recurring sore throat which could be due to viral pharyngitis or upper respiratory tract infection. Usually smoking weakens the immunity of body and make body pron to infection , specially when you are already susceptible. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles or betadine gargles 2-3 times a day , quit smoking and start vitamin C tablet for 10 days. You should take combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen. You should take steam inhalation along with vaporizer. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting. Keep sipping warm water. Drink hot milk along with pinch of turmeric. Also take healthy diet to boost the immunity . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari