Sir/madam. I am smoker means 1-2 cigarette per day but I quit that habit past one month .but I have mouth infection with tonsitilles .i consult doctor he said you have infection .i fearing about past my smoking habit is it effect.
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No. It must be an independent infection. Smoking, however, does decrease the body's immunity. I congratulate you for quitting smoking. It is the best health decision that you have taken in your entire life.
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The past smoking may not be. Throat swab needs to be taken for culture to know the organism and sensitivity. Dont worry it can be treated. Stop smoking in future too. All the best
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It is highly unlikely to be part of past smoking but a person on continued smoking when stops the epithelium of the throat can undergo changes which can make it vulnerable to infections. Kindly consult a Ent surgeon who may help you further. Kindly avoid smoking in future.
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1.Do warm saline gurgling 2-3 times daily 2.Take Throat lozenges, 3. Drink warm/cold fluid to ease pain 4.Have smooth/semi solid food, 5.Take adequate rest 6.Take a full course of antibiotic for 10 days after consulting ENT specialist (To avoid recurrence), 7. Take analgesic like paracetamol/ibuprufen for throat pain.
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