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Been smoking 10cigs a day for a year.quit 2 weeks ago.withdrawal-throat pain(no pain in swallowing), clear/white mucus with some brown particles.help!
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Recovery: The appearance of mucus with brown particles is a sign that the airways are recovering from the chronic exposure to smoke. The cilia lining the airways work to sweep away the accumulated smoke. This should resolve in a few days. Do not make the mistake of restarting the cigarettes. Congratulations on making the healthy change.
Answered 4/16/2020
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