Hello I keep coughing dry coughs which makes sputum I keep coughing sputum out of my throat my brother is a nurse he told me it might be cuz you smoke alot I stopped smoking but it will not go away I stopped smoking three days ago any help please I need to know if I should reach a doctor or not.
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Good morning cough could be due to various other reasons also. Ruling out each cause is necessary to come to a diagnosis. Provided the season and the smoking could have caused irritation in the upper respiratory tract. A cough suppressant would help and antiseptic lorenzes must provide some relieve. Smoking can give rise to a chronic condition in lungs called copd. In order to make sure kindly do a chest xray. If the cough doesn't settle down and extends for more than 3-4 weeks, kindly consult a doctor.
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1. Do saline gargles daily. 2. Whenever possible do steam inhalation also. 3. Cover your nose and mouth with hanky for at least 30 sec when you go in dusty areas also when you go in and out of ac. As our nose is the most sensitive part of our body, when there is temperature difference between two rooms or inside n outside, then if we not protect our nose, it gets affected. 4. Drink hot liquids --hot liquids relieve nasal congestion, prevent dehydration, and soothe the uncomfortably inflamed membranes that line your nose and throat. Homeopathic treatment has very encouraging results and gives relief in long term consult online with details.
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