Question 1

i am chewing tobacco for a long time how can  i cure my throat infection?

Accepted Answer

Stop chewing: Tobacco is bad for you, no matter what route it is ingested by. Chewing tobacco, snuff and snus all can cause throat irritation. If you are truly "infected", you need to see a doctor to find out if it is a bacterial (especially strep) infection, which requires antibiotics, or a viral infection, which can be treated with gargling and time. Tobacco will make irritation from any other cause worse.

Question 2

can chewing tobacco cause throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Chewing tobacco: Tobacco can cause mouth cancer when chewed, and cancer in the rest of the respiratory tract when smoked. With an increased risk of cancer anywhere tobacco touches, why use!  get help to stop from your doctor.

Question 3

can chewing tobacco cause throat cancer during the first 2-3 years of chewing?

Accepted Answer

It can cause it in: The first week, but it may not show up until months or years later.  There is no safe level of chewing a carcinogen.

Question 4

will chewing tobacco make your sore throat worse?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: One of the best ways to create throat cancer is using chewing tobacco.  Please see ENT immediately for diagnostic evaluation.

Question 5

i have red spot in my mouth.i use 5 times chewing tobacco and iam afraid if this is cancer?

Accepted Answer

Consult your doctor: And quit use of tobacco. Hopefully the lesion is not cancer, but you should get is checked out and quit using tobacco asap.

Question 6

does this sound like early signs of gum cancer? have just noticed a small lump on my gum . it dosent hurt and it almost feels like a swollen gland you would have on your neck. i have started useing chewing tobacco which i am stoping now and i know this in

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing : Diagnosing a problem such as yours cannot be done without an examination and radiographs.

Thankfully you have stopped the smokeless tobacco. Since you are a minor, any treatment needed will need your parent's consent. Forget about alarming them... They need to know so that they can take care of you. Tell them asap and have your condition evaluated.

Question 7

i am 21 years old , i just left chewing tobacco 21 days ago, after i've seen white patches along with a red little sore type blood blister, i also went to few doctors they told me its somewhat like leuokplakia can you tell me is it any dangerous? cause th

Accepted Answer

LEUKOPLAKIA: LEUKOPLAKIA, THICKENED WHITISH PATCHES IN THE MOUTH,  IS OFTEN DIAGNOSED BY YOUR DENTIST.
THIS DISORDER MANIFESTS ITSELF ON THE GUMS, INSIDE OF THE CHEEKS, TONGUE, BOTTOM OF THE MOUTH.
OCCURS IN PEOPLE WHO CHEW TOBACCO AND IN PEOPLE WHO DRINK A LOT OF ALCOHOL.
THIS IS A PRECANCEROUS CONDITION AND IF YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE IT, YOU SHOULD SEE YOUR DENTIST OR YOUR DERMATOLOGIST SOON.

Question 8

i've  been chewing tobacco for 2yrs now. last week i noticed a red rough patch on my cheek. is 2yrs enough to worry about cancer? trying to quit. 31/m

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, worry about cancer. See ENT doc and STOP!!!

Question 9

how many days should i drink amoxicillin 500 g for red throat? i have drank for 3 days 3 times a day and the redness still does not go away? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Follow prescription: This is something to discuss with the doctor who prescribed it. Often, antibiotics are prescribed for 7-10 days. It should be written on rx. If its not working, getting worse, then call the doctor and advise this. She or he may change the rx or re-evaluate you.

Question 10

i've been having asthma, postnasal drip and a red throat for six days. redness and swelling where tonsil used to be. no fever. taking beclomethasone spray, antihistamine, leftover prednisone. should i see doctor?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold, influenza, or adenovirus (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, one sees the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome, recurrent or don't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). Lozenges, Tylenol, or Motrin can lessen pain temporarily.

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I am chewing tobacco for a long time how can i cure my throat infection?

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Can chewing tobacco cause throat cancer?

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Can chewing tobacco cause throat cancer during the first 2-3 years of chewing?

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Will chewing tobacco make your sore throat worse?

A member asked:

I have red spot in my mouth.i use 5 times chewing tobacco and iam afraid if this is cancer?

A member asked:

Does this sound like early signs of gum cancer? have just noticed a small lump on my gum . it dosent hurt and it almost feels like a swollen gland you would have on your neck. i have started useing chewing tobacco which i am stoping now and i know this in

A member asked:

I am 21 years old , i just left chewing tobacco 21 days ago, after i've seen white patches along with a red little sore type blood blister, i also went to few doctors they told me its somewhat like leuokplakia can you tell me is it any dangerous? cause th

A member asked:

I've been chewing tobacco for 2yrs now. last week i noticed a red rough patch on my cheek. is 2yrs enough to worry about cancer? trying to quit. 31/m

A member asked:

How many days should i drink amoxicillin 500 g for red throat? i have drank for 3 days 3 times a day and the redness still does not go away? thanks.

A member asked:

I've been having asthma, postnasal drip and a red throat for six days. redness and swelling where tonsil used to be. no fever. taking beclomethasone spray, antihistamine, leftover prednisone. should i see doctor?

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