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What Causes Sore Throat After Smoking?
hi i smoked cigarets for the first time in a month or 2 (i had never inhaled the smoke until this time). About a week ago i got really stressed and decided to pull out the pack i had, i smoked about 2 a day for 2-3 days straight and then my friend gave me a menthol and my throat has been extremely sore ever since..I haven t smoked in at least 5-7 days I m wondering what this could be from and how i can make the pain stop..
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
Hello,
Smoking is an irritant and the smoke contains many cancer producing elements along with irritants. You could be allergic to smoking - consider yourself lucky that your initial attempts are not tolerable for your throat. Stop smoking immediately and insist your friend does not give you more choices of different types of cigarettes.
Regards,
Sreenivasan
Smoking is an irritant and the smoke contains many cancer producing elements along with irritants. You could be allergic to smoking - consider yourself lucky that your initial attempts are not tolerable for your throat. Stop smoking immediately and insist your friend does not give you more choices of different types of cigarettes.
Regards,
Sreenivasan
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