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Should a dry cough last five weeks in a new smoker?
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Bronchitis/asthma: Smoking causes irritation of the airways and leads to bronchitis/asthma. Air sac damage emphysema occurs later. Smokers who develop early symptoms have a faster loss in lung function on than the "average" smoker. Asthma should be treated with "step-wise" asthma treatment with inhalers and other meds. Smoking cessation can be treated with nicotine supplements and other strategies. Get checked up.
Answered 9/28/2016
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