I'm down to just one cigarette a day, but it's causing me some pretty annoying throat pain and itching that lasts a while. A doctor gave me mucaine gel mint last year. Do you think it's cool to keep using that?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Yes you can use that gel but try to quit smoking as that is the triggering factor.

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