Discomfort in my Throat

[shri2222]

Hi, i'm 29. I have been a smoker for 7yrs, I recently have felt constriction after smoking cigarettes. I decided it was best to quit smoking. I haven't smoked in over 2 weeks, however now I feel a different feeling in my throat pressure against my throat (choking) type. I also noticed redness on my soft palette with a single  white spot in the center. I visited a family Dr, he tested for strep, it was negative. He believes it could be viral my temp was 99. But I don't feel sick at all, I just feel my throat, and have as of today difficulty keeping my voice loud.  I am concerned because my grand mother died of throat cancer. Any recommendations?  One thing for certain I'm never smoking another cigarette again.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Correction: The sore throat which you are suffering from could have contributed to this.

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

The swelling and discomfort could be due to a throat infection. It's unlikely to be due to throat cancer. White patches are common in many throat  infections. The sore throat and tonsillitis which your son had may have contributed to it. In response to the infection the body produces soft white debris which collects in the tiny indentations in the tonsils called crypts. Repeated salt water gargles will help. Mix one teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water and gargle. If the patches increase in size or become painful then consult your doctor for a reevaluation.
    
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[shri2222]

Oh, I also forgot to mention. I have no tonsils. I had them removed when I was a child.