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There is a painful area in the left side of my throat, next to my adam's apple. could this be related to the several cigarettes i smoked last weekend?

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Dr. Rachana Sus answered

Throat pain: Smoking cigarettes is dangerous to your health. I would encourage you to quit smoking.The throat pain could be related to a throat infection.

Answered 7/30/2014

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A member asked:

There is a painful area in the left side of my throat, next to my adam's apple. could this be related to the several cigarettes i smoked last weekend?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachana Sus answered

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