SIGNS OF SMOKERS COUGH

A dry cough

As you may know, coughing is the body's natural response to clearing mucus and other irritants from the lungs. It can be caused by something as simple as a cold or the flu, or even by something more serious like pneumonia.

Coughing up phlegm is also fairly common in smokers who have been exposed to secondhand smoke over time. This is because cigarettes contain hundreds of chemicals that irritate the throat and lungs, causing them to produce more mucus than usual.

So what exactly makes a smoker's cough different? A smoker's cough usually persists for longer than other types of coughs and often goes hand-in-hand with burning sensations in their chest.

An increased phlegm production

Phlegm is a thick mucus that your body produces to protect the lungs from infections and irritants. Phlegm can have many different colours and consistencies, but it's usually colourless, like saliva or mucus.

Some people with chronic lung conditions have increased phlegm production because their bodies are trying to fight off an infection or irritation in their lungs. They might notice an increase in the amount of phlegm they produce during these times.

Wheezing

If you've noticed a whistling sound when you breathe in, that's called wheezing. Wheezing is common in asthma patients and can occur when the airways narrow or become inflamed.

Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is also a common symptom. It can be described as difficulty breathing, breathlessness, shortness of breath or dyspnea. Dyspnoea (or dyspnea) is another word that describes the same symptom and means "difficulty of breathing." When someone says they have a smoker's cough, this would be one of the first things to look for when examining their symptoms. If a person feels like they're not getting enough air into their lungs when they are simply talking or walking around, this could mean there is an underlying cause such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

An individual with chronic bronchitis may experience other signs as well including:

Hoarseness

You may be losing your voice. If you've been smoking for a while and your throat feels sore, it's possible that the tissue may be damaged. This makes it difficult to speak without sounding hoarse, which could be a sign of chronic bronchitis.

If you are having difficulty swallowing, this could also be an indication that something is wrong with your airways. It could indicate chronic bronchitis or even lung cancer if it persists over time.

If you're having trouble breathing or shortness of breath, this can lead to pneumonia and other respiratory conditions.

If you are coughing as a smoker it's likely that you are developing some kind of respiratory illness.

If you are coughing as a smoker it's likely that you are developing some kind of respiratory illness.

This is because smoking leads to inflammation in the lungs, which can cause them to become inflamed and irritated. This irritation will make them produce more mucus than usual, which can lead to coughing. It can also irritate your throat if you have been smoking for some time, causing an increase in throat clearing and coughing as well.