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What Causes Chronic Cough Upon Quitting Smoking And Drinking?

hello I am an alcoholic and smoker. I have been clean of all drugs and alcohol for 2.5 months now. Upon quitting all bad habits I developed and cough almost right away and at first I though it was just a cold so I medicated with otc drugs however I did not see any improvements so I quit self medicating. its been like I said two months now and although my coughing has not stopped completely. Let me explain, during any given time I can have a cough attach that leaves me short of breath and it cause major head pressure to the point that I get a slight nose bleed. The coughing is with great force and it leaves me short of breath and at times I ve even vomited due to the pressure I feel in my lower stomach area. I keep thinking its my body trying to get rid of many years of smoking and alcohol and drug abuse. Should I be alarmed or seek a doctor immediately?
Mon, 23 Oct 2017
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Hello,
Thank you for trusting HCM

Quitting smoking can cause coughing in some people. however, since you were a chronic smoker with acute onset persistent coughing Chest Xray is recommended to rule any lung masses (lung carcinoma)

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Chronic Cough Upon Quitting Smoking And Drinking?

Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Quitting smoking can cause coughing in some people. however, since you were a chronic smoker with acute onset persistent coughing Chest Xray is recommended to rule any lung masses (lung carcinoma) Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification Regards Dr.Lekshmi