A question for the "old timers"

[kat60]

Im a little over three weeks quit.   I have a burning sensation in the back of my throat that is most annoying and (sorry to be so gross and graphic) maybe a little malodorous as well.  Could this have something to do with the healing that is going on with my body due to not injecting it with over 4000 deadly chemicals every time I used to light one up?   I seem to remember reading something about this somewhere along the line but have read so much by now, cannot find it again.  Also, if this is directly related to my quit, how long will it typically last?  I smoked a pack a day for 30 years.  Thank you in advance for your help. 

[JonesCarpeDiem]

here's the thing.

its a sticky situation.

the cilia that line your lungs and the tubes that lead to them are paralyzed when we smoke but

about a month after we quit  they awaken and begin cleaning when you sleep.

they start waving the tar upward towards your esophagus and downward through your digestive system.

so, it's quite possible there could be some residue sitting there.

PLEASE...DON"T LET IT STICK YOU TO THE TOILET SEAT>>>AT ALL COSTS

[kat60]

hahahahahahahahaha thats very funny jonescarp, but also so grossssssssssssssssssssssss! how long is this wonderful side effect supposed to last?

[Strudel]

Kat - Jonescarp is right about the cleaning process..... I had some throat and tongue problems at about that same time. My tongue actually kept breaking out with sores...yuck - I had never had that happen before. My throat was full of gunk.....the tongue thing cleared up in about a week. My throat got better in about 10 days - but I still (at 60 days) have some slight post nasal type drainage. Hope you feel better soon. After finding out here what Jonescarp said about it being part of the cleansing - I decided to try to stay positive about it....despite the grossness!!

[JonesCarpeDiem]

ass long ass it takes

[kat60]

Thank you very much strudel, and jonescarp you are on a roll today, and can kiss my .......... !!!! lol

[brenda61]

Here you go Kat

[kat60]

Thank you Brenda, will you please be so kind as to forward that to Jonescarp for me?  Thanks so much!

[schwack]

rotl (rolling on the toilet laughing)

Keep up the great work Kat!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Cranberry Juice will cut that junk down! It makes your throat and mouth taste and smell better! Peppermint tea is also great either hot or iced cold!

[james41]

Yep yep what they said

[anacondahead]

I was also a pack a day for 30 yaers and I was hoping my ciclia would reawaken and start sweeping again. Then I read on line that they would certainly be dead after 30 years of smoking. I'm not sure what to believe.