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I quit smoking completely im just using an e cig now but after i quit iv e developed a cough is that a good sign that my lungs are clearing?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Yes!: Congratulations on stopping smoking. Smoking paralyzes cilia, little hair-like structures that clean the bronchial tubes with a sweeping motion.Now they're able to work ; start sweeping out the years of smoke residues that have accumulated in your lungs.The cough will decrease in coming months. See http://whyquit.Com/whyquit/a_benefits_time_table.Html e-cigs hurt lungs too: http://bit.Ly/1ga3dkr.

Answered 4/23/2016

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

What's good: Is that you quit smoking. Have heard a lot of anecdotal stories about post-quit coughing and lung clearing but if the cough persists i would recommend you see your doctor and perhaps obtain a chest x-ray to be certain. Congratulations on quitting!

Answered 9/28/2016

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Could be: It's great that you've made this good health decision to quit smoking. Many who quit smoking go through a period of coughing that clears mucous and toxins out of their lungs. There are otc medications like music Mucinex (guaifenesin) that may help to speed up the process. But i would recommend you see your doctor if this persists.

Answered 9/28/2016

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