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Where is my cough?


16 years ago 0 519 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
The reason I quit was because of a terrible cough. I was one of those who coughed to black out. It went away a few days after quitting and has never come back.
16 years ago 0 1151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Helix, Congrats on nearly three weeks! Like the others, I did not get a cough either and yes, I had been rather looking forward to it. One thing I can tell you though is that if you get a cold - no cough there either! I've had a cold the last two days and even after 2 1/2 years it amazes me that I don't get chest congestion anymore. I know if I were still smoking that this cold would last MUCH longer and I'd have that lingering cough for a couple weeks. See, not having a cough is wonderful ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1002 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 20,052 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4509 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 77 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
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16 years ago 0 126 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
IT left with the stinking cigarette smoke,feel good ,you dont cough anymore.You smell alot better too !!!LOL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,265 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $250 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 16 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
16 years ago 0 3875 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Helix, Don't be mad at me but I had to chuckle when I saw the post name... "Where is my cough?" because what came to my mind was...Are you missing it? Do you want it back? Not tryin to be a smart a--! I had a mild cought the first few days, then gonezo! Now once in awhile I am clearing my throat! Its all good! Its the healing process! It means you are doing great! Hang in there! Not One Puff Ever! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 60 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,514 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $633 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
16 years ago 0 15 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Everyone told me to expect a cough too and I waited for it - but it hasn't happened! I always said I didn't cough when I smoked but my partner tells me otherwise - he says he's noticed the lack of coughing now! I've got a heavy cold at the moment but this is the first cold I've had where I haven't developed a cough too so it's so much easier to live with! Well done and keep going. Maria x [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 67 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,683 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �321.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
16 years ago 0 932 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Helix, I smoke for 27 years and when I quit, I smoke over two pack a day. I had just developed a cough in the mornings as a smoker but I mainly coughed at night, interrupting my sleep. The first day, the very first day of my quit, all coughing stopped and I haven't coughed since. Around 50 Days or so, I did develop this need to clear my throat but no cough. We're all so different. I think I drank so much water, and still do, that I sort of cleaned my system. LOL Don't worry. Coughing may not be part of your quit process. By the way, congratulations on those great stats!! Stay Strong, Tutti [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/18/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,390 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $269.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
16 years ago 0 449 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Morning Helix, I had the same thoughts as you, where's the cough?, am I healing?.......etc. A very kind soul here at the SSC told me not to go looking for trouble!!!! I listened and never looked back. Everyone's quit is different (although this cough thing sounds familiar to most here), our bodies are all different and will heal in their own time. Be assured you are healing and will continue to do so for quite some time! Rejoice in the positives and laugh and the negatives, that's what I say! Those 19 days are impressive! Stay strong! Congrats, Debbie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 190 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,807 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $712.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
16 years ago 0 517 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Helix, I too do not have a cough. I never had a cough while I smoked just a clearing of my throat a few times a day. I smoked for 33 yrs., one pack a day and since I quit no cough at all. I woke up this morning with a cold and have a little cough from that.. But I do know what you're talking about. I too expected to be coughing up garbage --- not! Guess we're lucky ! J xo [IMG]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o304/Monica58/thumbsup-1.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 757 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $307.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
16 years ago 0 154 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Coughs and gagging stopped within a week of smoking for me. Be happy. Freebird ~'~ [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/24/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 222 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,669 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $932.4 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 31 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54
16 years ago 0 1000 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Helix, I had no more cough as soon as I stopped. Please just relax and enjoy not coughting.. I do understand I am a crazy person when it comes to worry I make myself sick. ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 44 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 885 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $286 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

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