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Sore throat + bumps on the back of the tongue for 3 months this week throat goes dry after smoking intake 1-3 can this be cured by avoiding smoking.

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Dr. Craig Lum answered

Tongue: Stopping your smoking can be a start. It can also be too late. Those bumps on your tongue sound concerning. Better have them checked.

Answered 12/16/2017

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A member asked:

Sore throat + bumps on the back of the tongue for 3 months this week throat goes dry after smoking intake 1-3 can this be cured by avoiding smoking.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

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