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Coughing after quitting cigarette

2019-01-26 09:29:36
I was a chain smokers for 15 years. I started having chronic cough specially after smoking and shortness of breath. I decided to quit smoking and havent smoked for last 8 days. My cough disappeared for first two days but now i have started coughing again a lot . Please suggest
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You must be having COPD . You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

Answered2019-01-27 02:08:27

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