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I have been coughing alot.. i am 16 and smoke. is this from the smoking?

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Possibly: Inhaled irritants are a leading cause of a chronic cough.They may also set up your lungs for increasing mucous flow and recurrent upper respiratory tract infections.

Dr Sussmane Stubbs agreed

Answered 9/14/2017

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