I totally get where you're coming from. After I quit smoking, I went through a rough patch where my throat felt weird too—kind of like what you're describing. It felt sore and uncomfortable, almost like my body was trying to adjust to the absence of smoke and clear out the junk left behind. I read that it could be the body getting rid of toxins, like you mentioned. I also switched to vaping as a step down from smoking, aiming to quit that too eventually. I found nexus products to be really good vapes during this transition. They offered options with lower nicotine levels, which helped me reduce gradually. Now, I'm on vapes with 0 nicotine, and honestly, it's made a big difference in how my throat feels and overall, I just feel better. It's not easy quitting entirely, but switching to a less harmful alternative was a step in the right direction for me.