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Has anyone had this, I'm around 7 weeks quit, just over a month anyway. I have to keep clearing my throat, or do a pathetic little cough thing, it just won't clear and I'm not sure if it smoking related, a cold or maybe some hayfever thing? 

 

If it is a quit smoking thing, could you clear it or how long did it take? Not bad just really annoying me after 4/5 days now.

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Your throat and lungs are healing and it's very common among quitters and is referred to as a non-smoker's cough.  :)   Yes, I had this as well and it lasted for quite sometime after I quit.  My throat felt very sensitive and I could really feel it when I tilited my head back and stretched my throat (if that makes any sense).  Some people will get it and some won't.  Some get it instantly like I did while others get it months down the road.  Some never get it.  Whether it's related to smoking, who knows.  Could be allergies, a virus etc.  When in doubt, see a doc to get some peace of mind.

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Lol @ Rob. Gross, but true!

 

Yup, I'm pretty sure I had this for a bit after I quit Marti. It's been a while, so I don't always remember what happened early on. I do recall some of the changes I had to go through to "cleanse myself." I think clearing your throat is your body's way of cleansing your lungs. It should go away soon. If it doesn't within 2-3 weeks, that's when I'd seek medical help. It may just be allergies at that point though. 

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The advice currently on UK TV is that if you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks to go and see a doctor.  obviously we expect it as we are healing, but I always endorse getting real world advice from someone who can examine you in the flesh.

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