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What Causes Throat Pain After Smoking A Cigarette?

hi, i smoked a cigarette for the first time 2 days ago. since then my throat has gradually been getting more painful. i have a latex allergy and have heard of a link between this allergy and cigarettes. is it possible this is what is causing my throat problems? or does every first time smoker experience this?
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain pain in throat after smoking Cigarette seems to be due to inflammation in throat that has occurred due to injury to throat mucosa secondary to heat and chemicals..
As it was the first time you smoked and your body was not used to it, the mucosal surfaces have reacted to the injury leading to inflammation and the symptoms that you are suffering from..
I would suggest you to avoid smoking in future as it is not at all good for your health.
You can gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine for pain relief.
Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..
Do warm saline gargles..
Avoid spicy food..
In case if still the symptoms does not improve in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes Throat Pain After Smoking A Cigarette?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain pain in throat after smoking Cigarette seems to be due to inflammation in throat that has occurred due to injury to throat mucosa secondary to heat and chemicals.. As it was the first time you smoked and your body was not used to it, the mucosal surfaces have reacted to the injury leading to inflammation and the symptoms that you are suffering from.. I would suggest you to avoid smoking in future as it is not at all good for your health. You can gargle with a numbing mouthwash containing Lignocaine for pain relief. Take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Do warm saline gargles.. Avoid spicy food.. In case if still the symptoms does not improve in a week consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..