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I am a smoker and smoke 5-6 cigarattes everyday. i have complaint of cough which is common in all smokers. however i see the cough color as black.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Smoke bits: Cigarette smoke may look white or grey, bit easentially is like any other--black. Think soot on fireplace walls, but in your lungs. 1/4--1/3 of a pack per day should be easy to stop by subtraction method: smoke one less every week (or two) until gone. Keep hands busy w/a pen or a few lollipops.

Answered 2/23/2013

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A member asked:

I am a smoker and smoke 5-6 cigarattes everyday. i have complaint of cough which is common in all smokers. however i see the cough color as black.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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