A member asked:

Gave up smoking 3 weeks ago. my chest is clear but constantly need to clear my throat. very sore from trying to break it. using cough lollies needhelp?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Congratulations: Wow! good for you to give up smoking. The throat clearing can be a combo of an old habit and your body detoxing. Sugar free gum can help you create saliva which will moisten things a bit and also temp. Replace the old oral part of smoking as a prevention. Check w/your doc too.

Answered 3/1/2014

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