What does a sore throat due to quitting smoking feel like?

What does a sore throat due to quitting smoking feel like?I have stopped smoking going on my 5th day. For the last 3 days I have had a terrible sore throat. I read that a sore throat is a sympton of quitting, but how bad is it? My throat hurts so bad at times, I can not swallow. I just want to make sure it is part of the Quitters Flu, and not something I need to go to the DR for. (My throat is also very swollen and red).

Allison D
Hi
I quit smoking with Chantix & am on day 15. I have got the sore throat & phlegmy type sinus problem, but my doctor did tell me to expect this and it would slowly go away. My daughter quit smoking 1 1/2 months ago and has the same thing. But, we didn't have the same swollen, red throat you are describing so it's probably time for a trip to the doctors.
Good Luck

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