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Throat query

2015-10-26 15:41:34
I have a hoarse throat and sometimes i feel i have difficulty swallowing. After having hot water i feel better. I am a smoker. I smoke 5 cigs a day. I also feel that the cough is persistant in my ears. Please help i am scared and feel it is throat cancer
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hello there. first of all, quit smoking as smoking is the biggest cause if all your problems as of now. consult a ENT surgeon and pulmonologist for further examination and treatment. regards

Answered2015-10-27 08:03:11

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