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Hi. i was smoking for past 1yr or so. now if hav quit since 15 days bt i am feelibg something is stuck in my throat no pain or swelling,any suggestion?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Could be mucus.: The toxic chemicals you breath in from cigarettes can paralyze the little whip-like cilia that beat out contaminants. They may be more actively working now, and bringing up Gunk. Hydrate well.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2017

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