Smoker's cough
About 10% to 15% of smokers develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The irritants in cigarettes smoke may cause inflammation to the aveoli of the lungs. Such inflammation may result in permanent damage to the lungs.
The earliest symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may appear as soon as 5 to 10 years after a person starts smoking. The cough is caused by the production of mucus which occurs mostly upon waking up. The cough is generally mild and is often dismissed as a "normal" smoker's cough, although it is otherwise. The best treatment is to stop smoking altogether before any permanent damage occurs.
The earliest symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may appear as soon as 5 to 10 years after a person starts smoking. The cough is caused by the production of mucus which occurs mostly upon waking up. The cough is generally mild and is often dismissed as a "normal" smoker's cough, although it is otherwise. The best treatment is to stop smoking altogether before any permanent damage occurs.
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