Throat & Esophagus Pain | Soothie frost

SORE THROAT

A sore throat is very painful with scratchy irritation that worsens when swallowing commonly caused by viral colds or the flu. Other causes such as tonsillitis, strep throat & mono may require antibiotics. Additional factors can include smoking, mouth breathing while sleeping or allergies to pets, pollens & molds. General anesthesia during surgery can also cause a sore throat.

Symptoms may include: Pain while swallowing/eating/talking, a cough, swollen glands or tonsils, white spots on your throat, runny nose, hoarse voice, sneezing, fever or body aches.

Be Sore Savvy, Sore Throat Medical Links:

- Mayo Clinic

- MedlinePlus.org

- NIH > National Library of Health

ESOPHAGUS PAIN

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the upper portion of the digestive tract is not functioning properly, causing stomach contents to back flow into the muscular tube linking the mouth to the stomach (esophagus.) Symptoms may include: heartburn, sensation of food back flowing into the mouth, persistent sore throat, hoarseness, chronic coughing, difficult/pain swallowing, asthma, unexplained chest pain, bad breath, feeling of a lump in the throat & an uncomfortable fullness after meals. This affects 13-29% of the population.

Barrett’s esophagus is a condition which the lining of the esophagus changes, becoming more like the lining of the small intestine rather than the esophagus. This change occurs where the esophagus is joined to the stomach. Barrett’s may develop due to chronic inflammation from GERD.

Be Sore Savvy, Esophagus Issues Medical Links:
- Cleveland Clinic.org

- MedlinePlus

- American College of Gastroenterology: GERD
- American College of Gastroenterology: Barrett's Esophagus

TOBACCO USAGE &
WITHDRAWAL

Tobacco use can cause mouth sores that most likely result from exposure to the irritants, toxins & carcinogens found naturally in tobacco products, but may also result from the drying effects on the lining of the mouth. In addition, clinical studies & support forums warn people that elect to stop using smokeless tobacco or smoking are likely to develop mouth ulcers & cold symptoms for up to 2-6 weeks after quitting. According to reports, mouth ulcers were greater/prevalent in more dependent smokers & the occurrence of ulcers correlated directly to other tobacco withdrawal symptoms.

Results confirm mouth sores affect:

Are a confirm mouth sores are a common result that affect 2 out of 5 quitters. Studies indicate patients should be reassured that the lesions are a result of abstaining & not a side-effect of smoking cessation medication.

Be Sore Savvy, Tobacco Usage Medical Links:

- NIH > National Library of Health
- BMJ Tobacco Journal Study
- Smoke Free.gov Support
- Kill the Can.org Support

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