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A male asked:
I have strep throat (2nd day of symptoms) but am a cigarette smoker. i smoke around 6-10 cigarettes a day will this make my strep worse?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Deborah Ungerleideranswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
This certainly can: make your throat feel worse. It won't necessarily make the actual strep infection worse, but perhaps you could take this opportunity to quit and improve your overall health.
3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 20, 2016
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