Hi.. I had been smoking for 4 years, 7-10 sticks a day.Last week I felt some pain in throat, So decided quit. I could not quit completely but I had approxemately 8 sticks in total during last 7 days.Now and then I am feeling pain in throat.Today I am feeling little feverish, headache and cold too.. Are all these because of smoking? How can I get rid of these problems?What step do I need to take?I will never have a cigar again as I am getting scared of any kind of cancer.Please help me..Thanks in advance.
Hello & thank you for Q on ChatDoctorYour symptoms are suggestive of start of throat infection (possibly viral) which can cause throat pain. You must see a Chat Doctor.  Viral illness ID self limiting & with time it will settle - take paracetamol, a lot of warm to hot fluids & rest is what is needed. Smoking is a predisposing factor for development of throat (difficult swallowing, weight loss change in voice)Oral cancer causes non-healing ulcer in mouth which can be painless also sometimes & also can lead to difficulty with speech & swallowing. Lung cancer is suspected if one has chronic cough with blood stained sputum, chest pain & shortness of breath. I hope this helps to alleviate your concerns but overall it will give you lot of health benefits if you are successful in stopping smoking.