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Im 25 and have smoked about a half pk a day for about 8 yrs...i have constant flem i cannot clear for the past 2 months..noticed red spot on throat .
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URI: It can be nictine/allergy. Try antihistamine, stop smoking, Take VitC 100mg daily....avoid indoor living plants and animals ( if Hx / Fhx of asthma )
Answered 11/14/2014
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Stop Smoking: It's important that you stop smoking and see your Dr. ASAP. You need a chest X-ray and labs. Even if it's just a respiratory infection you need to stop smoking to prevent further damage to your body.
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