I feel like there is something foreign in my throat when I smoke

Many people like to smoke in life, but smoking has a great impact on human health. In addition to damaging people's lungs, the most direct reaction is in the throat. Many people feel dry throat or even a noticeable foreign body sensation after smoking. These are all sequelae of smoking. In this case, it is still necessary to adjust or treat it in daily life.

1. Chronic pharyngitis

Since the throat is located at the junction of the respiratory tract and the digestive tract, long-term nonspecific stimulation from the throat and esophagus can cause throat discomfort. Various chronic diseases throughout the body, such as anemia, constipation, chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, cardiovascular disease, etc., can also cause this disease secondarily. The patient feels discomfort in the throat, which is dry, itchy, and swollen, with excessive secretions and burning pain, nausea, a foreign body sensation, and is unable to cough out or swallow. Excessive smoking and drinking can cause this disease, so you should pay attention to quitting smoking.

2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine focuses on treating the root cause of this disease and uses medicine according to the syndrome differentiation method, with good results. The general medication is: for Yin deficiency and fire inflammation type, use Yangyin Qingfei Decoction with added ingredients (Ophiopogon japonicus, Radix Rehmanniae, Scrophularia ningpoensis, White Peony Root, Licorice, Gypsum Fibrosum, Menthus Fritillariae Powder, Cortex Moutan, Mulberry Leaf, etc.); for phlegm obstruction and blood stasis type, use Xiaolu Pills with added ingredients (Scrophularia ningpoensis, Oyster, Fritillaria cirrhosa, Radix Rehmanniae, Ophiopogon japonicus, Trillium, Kelp, Seaweed, etc.); for Yin deficiency and fluid depletion type, use Shengmai Drink with added ingredients (White Sun-dried Ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, Schisandra chinensis, Dendrobium officinale, Polygonatum odoratum, Imperata cylindrica, Bambusa shavings, etc.), one dose per day, swallow it frequently to moisten the throat.

3. Pay attention to oral hygiene

Brush your teeth every morning, evening and after meals. Reduce the stimulation of tobacco, alcohol and dust, and correct the bad habit of mouth breathing. You should strengthen your physical exercise, improve your physical fitness, prevent respiratory infections, use less tobacco and alcohol, and actively treat diseases of the organs around the pharynx. Arrange your life reasonably, keep a good mood and avoid worries and depression. Maintain appropriate indoor temperature and humidity and fresh air. It is advisable to eat light, sour, sweet and yin-nourishing foods, such as fruits, fresh vegetables, and green fruits. Regularly take Four Seasons Throat Lotions, Mint Throat Tablets, etc.