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Sore Tongue, Throat, Swollen Glands In Neck. Side Effects Of Quitting Smoking?
hi. i quit smoking about 1 and half months ago and have been very sick every since which i expected. but now the cold/ flu like feeling is gone but i have a very sore tounge and my throat is still sore and the glands in my neck are very swollen. also i still have alot of drainage. are these common that long after quiting? Thank you
Mon, 15 Jul 2013
Hi,
Tobacco withdrawal can at times be prolonged and may last for months. However, in your case, I suspect that you are suffering from a throat infection which has added to your distress. Please see your doctor and get yourself evaluated. You may be needing a short course of antibiotics. Till then, try gargling with warm saline water.
Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Tobacco withdrawal can at times be prolonged and may last for months. However, in your case, I suspect that you are suffering from a throat infection which has added to your distress. Please see your doctor and get yourself evaluated. You may be needing a short course of antibiotics. Till then, try gargling with warm saline water.
Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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