Good eve. Actually my brother few weeks back quit smoking. HE was suffering from lot of cough phlegm and loss of breath. He consult a doctor he gave him medicines and told him its case of COPD without any test or anything. After 5 days he became well and again smoked few days after he went breathless and cough started again. Whether is COPD or aftereffects of quitting smoking. One more thing It was Only 4 years he started smoking and now he is 21. Please answer.
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Firstly Congratulations for quiting smoking It requires regular effort to quit smoking So even you can't control and smoke then again try to quit smoking. When you pass 21 days of not smoking you will be successful in doing so. About COPD and other problems can b taken care of with med. Hope you will be helpful with this.
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Hi Ajay, Yes ur Doctor is right. It happens secondary to smoking not after quitting smoking. If stops smoking gradually he will improve.
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To diagnose with COPD it requires thorough examination and a detailed case history along with the investigations. What is important is the resolve to overcome the habit. Keep going for regular check-up with the doctor at least annually for general health check-up. The effects of smoking differs from person to person and so the duration is not significant here. Knowing that it is injurious to health is vital. He can also try Homeopathy if the cough and breathlessness does not subside in a few weeks. Let him also cultivate the habit of exercise and eating a nutritious diet everyday.
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