I’m 41 years old and smoked a pack or less a day for 23 years. I quit the first time in March of 2020 and spent most of this year quitting and starting again and again until i quit for good October 16 2020. The throat clearing started when I quit the first time in March and has been with me ever since. I’ve had Pulmonary Function Tests, Xrays, CT scans, Sinus surgery(which blew up when I quit in March as well) and been to pulmonologists, ENT’s, etc. No one seems to be able to find the problem. I quit in March after my whole house had a bad bout of a chest cold. It’s taken over my life and has given me extreme anxiety. Has anyone else experienced this and how long did it last?
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Yes,I remember that I had that issue. It lasted for quite a while and I asked my Dr. about it during a physical exam and he did not seemed concerned about it. It has since stopped, but honestly I can’t remember timeframes-I stopped smoking almost 8 years ago. I don’t mean to downplay this issue to you and if you’re not having any improvement or it seems like it’s getting worse you should contact your medical provider. Congratulations on your quit and stick with it. It’s the best thing you have ever done for yourself!