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Why does the throat hurt from smoking cigarettes?
Query: Hello doctor, Why does my throat hurt after smoking cigarettes for the first time? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. Since your throat is not used to the smoke, which contains a large number of chemicals, it got injured and started to pain. Chronic smokers will not experience pain due to a permanent change in the cells of the throat, which resist smoke-induced injury. Your throat wil... Read Full »
I have throat infection and inner ear problem. Can I fly?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a metal taste in the mouth, hoarse voice, and scratchy throat. I am not on any medicines or vitamin supplements. I have not changed my diet in any way, and my dental hygiene is very good. I am allergic to Aspirin and have no health issues at all.I also have two inner ear con... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though the history you have given is insufficient to come to any conclusion about the possible causes, I will give information about the common conditions which can have such symptoms. The most common cause for scratchy throat with hoarse voice is routine throat inf... Read Full »