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Is it normal to cough up yellowish grey mucus chunks after quitting smoking?

Q: is it normal to cough up yellowish grey mucus chunks after quitting smoking?

Smoking: If breathing ok, &amp; your exam &amp; chest X-ray are normal, this should stop soon with continued abstinence &amp; supportive treatment for cough.

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Smoking: If breathing ok, & your exam & chest X-ray are normal, this should stop soon with continued abstinence & supportive treatment for cough.

Answered 1/4/2021

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A member asked:

Is it normal to cough up yellowish grey mucus chunks after quitting smoking?

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