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Suggest Treatment For Dry Throat, Difficulty Swallowing, Constant Coughing And Insomnia

Hello, I am 18 years old and are a regular smoker. I smoke since I was about 15 and started with 3 to 5 a day and now smoke 10-15 but are seriously making some efforts in order to quit. It s been about 2-3 months that I have been experiencing the following symptoms: dry throat (somewhat regular), difficulty swallowing, occasional but constant coughing with sometimes pus coming out, minor breathing difficulty, ear wheezing and nocturnal transpiration and insomnia. I saw a doctor after recently the dry throat became really sore and was accompained by some fever, and I was told that I probably had tonsilltis. However after I was given antibiotic and got better, some of the original symptoms came back and now I am genuinely worried that I might have throat cancer. I also add to that, that I hardly ever consume alcohol and have a good and regular dental hygiene. It would do me a big favor to be addressed with an answer as soon as possible as I am starting to get quite concerned and anxious about the issue. Thankfully yours.
Thu, 27 Apr 2023
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Hi,

Nicotine trans-derm treatment is given like this ,you can take prescription from psychologist (21/14/7-mg regimen: 21-mg patch once daily for 6 weeks, then 14-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks, then 7-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks).

Apply new patch upon awakening and wear patch for 24 hours, unless vivid dreams or insomnia occur (then remove patch before bedtime). Apply to clean, dry, non-hairy area of skin (typically upper arm or shoulder), over the counter also available, be serious to leave. Learn yoga and meditation, help other shift your energy to creative things ,think about others, don't think about yourself, be useful to others.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Throat, Difficulty Swallowing, Constant Coughing And Insomnia

Hi, Nicotine trans-derm treatment is given like this ,you can take prescription from psychologist (21/14/7-mg regimen: 21-mg patch once daily for 6 weeks, then 14-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks, then 7-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks). Apply new patch upon awakening and wear patch for 24 hours, unless vivid dreams or insomnia occur (then remove patch before bedtime). Apply to clean, dry, non-hairy area of skin (typically upper arm or shoulder), over the counter also available, be serious to leave. Learn yoga and meditation, help other shift your energy to creative things ,think about others, don t think about yourself, be useful to others. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician