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What Causes Discoloration In The Epiglottis Of A Regular Smoker?

So I was looking in my threat in the mirror, and I noticed the color of my epiglottis seemed wrong. Is it supposed to be an off-white color? I m a smoker (I know it s extremely unhealthy, and I m trying to quit) so could the color be explained by burns from the smoke?
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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that colour change is due to nicotine deposition .
there will be colour change even on ur lips and palate (roof of oral cavity ).
stop smoking as early as possible.
use mouth wash to remove the stains in mouth .
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What Causes Discoloration In The Epiglottis Of A Regular Smoker?

that colour change is due to nicotine deposition . there will be colour change even on ur lips and palate (roof of oral cavity ). stop smoking as early as possible. use mouth wash to remove the stains in mouth .