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My lower throat hurts when i breathe especially when i smoke, could it be anything but cancer? it's under my thyroid and above my sternum
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Yes other dx poss: Yes, other things could lead to those symptoms-for example reflux/heartburn. Smoking increases your risk for reflux & that can cause burning feeling. However, in addition to seeing your doctor to evaluate these symptoms, maybe this would be a good time to talk to him/her about quitting smoking?! you can do it--good luck!
Answered 12/12/2013
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