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Can you tell me is it bad to smoke when you have a cold?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, it is.: This because the smoke is a respiratory irritant ; may increase symptoms.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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