Niggling Cough.

[Geronimo]

Hi all

I have COPD and finally managed to give up smoking totally 9 weeks ago. For most of the last few weeks I have had a dry tickly cough. Is this normal? I gave up without any aids apart from willpower and was wondering if the sudden cessation of nicotine in my body was maybe contributing to my cough? Thanks guys for any info you can give me.

[Magpuss]

Yes - it's a pretty normal reaction and nothing to worry about. The important thing is that you've stopped doing any further damage to your lungs - and well done for that👏👏. Someone on this forum gave an explanation of what happens to your lungs when you stop smoking only I can't remember who. I don't remember all the details but I believe that once you've finished coughing up any gunk from your lungs you get the tickly cough because there's a regrowth of ? (can't remember what they're called) which should be present. Sorry that's so muddled but perhaps whoever wrote the post might read this and clarify it for you. Bottom line is - a tickly cough is good news.

[Geronimo in reply to Magpuss]

Thanks for putting my mind at rest, Magpuss. Much appreciated.

[Caspiana]

Hello Geronimo . I think Magpuss has written an excellent reply. I don't really know a lot about giving up smoking but I do want to say "Good for you!!". Well done.

Have a good weekend.

Cas xx 🍀

[Geronimo in reply to Caspiana]

Thanks Cas. Hope you have a good weekend too, X

[Sheilab123]

Well done on quitting the smoking Geronimo!! Think Magpuss has given you the answer to your question. You take care. Xx

[Geronimo]

Thanks. You take care too.x

[Cheddar52]

I gave up smoking a year ago then stupidly started again! I cope well without cigarettes when with family , friends and partner so don't smoke so why do I immediately go and buy some when on my own - I know it's killing me but I just don't seem to be able to stop doing it, desperately in need of help! Please everyone xx

[Geronimo]

Hi Cheddar 52,

Like you, I always smoked when not around family and friends and always tried to hide this fact from them, telling them I no longer smoked.although they must have smelt it on me. I have tried all the pills, potions and patches but have found them of no use and always ended up back on the "fags".

About three months ago, my young grandson climbed onto my lap and for the very first time said to me " I love you grandad". This was a major turning point for me. I gave him a huge hug and promised him,on his life, that I would never smoke again. He can't have understood what I was saying, but I will never ever break that promise I made to him.

I've gone through weeks of cold turkey,and have kept my promise to Max. It's been difficult but thinking of him at these times and remembering the promise I made to him always gets me through.

There must be a little person in your life who you can make this promise to. Pick them up , cuddle them and make that promise.

Stay strong and positive. If I can give up the "fags" then , with help from a loved one,so can you. Take care.. I won't wish you luck, luck has nothing to do with it. It's all about determination and love..