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2020-04-30 11:53:23
What is smoker cough . I read a lot but fail to understand. I left smoking one month back . Now I am experiencing cough and wheeging sound inside and some what difficult to breathe . How much time it will take to heal up ie smoker cough symptoms . Is there any home remedy , or I have to take medicine . I was smoking 12 cigrattee in a day from last 12 years .
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Detail onvestigations Cbc xray chest. Pulmonary  function tests Consult me

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You wil need proper medication before cough goes from bad to worse. Wheezing sound, difficult breathing is already bad.
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Hello, chronic smoking causes chronic inflammation of your airways. This is called as chronic bronchitis... It needs medical management for resolution... Much more details required for assessment and management...
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