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My brother is a smoker and he had wheezing in his lungs that cleared when he coughed. doctor said it is from mucus and not asthma. possible?

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Dr. Andrew Murphy answered

Stop smoking: A person who is smoking and develops wheezing and excessive sputum production is probably developing the consequence of smoking. They would need to stop smoking now and seek medical care.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 5/11/2017

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A member asked:

My brother is a smoker and he had wheezing in his lungs that cleared when he coughed. doctor said it is from mucus and not asthma. possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Murphy answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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