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Lump in my throat after smoking. why does this happen? could it be the beginning of a bronchitis infection?

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Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Smoking: Lump, smoking do not sound good. See doctor (pcp) and ent.

Answered 2/13/2013

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