Can't shake it off

[donesmokin]

When you give up smoking do you feel like you have a constant cold that you can't seem to shake off its a month on Friday and this week I seem to have a constant cold and woke up this morning coughing wondered if anyone else has had this

[Briarwood Administrator Ducky]

Hiya done smoking, yes unfortunately it's called quitters flu and the cough is a sign that you're lungs are starting to heal. The good news is it'll pass so hang in there as sometimes it appears we get worse before we get better😩

Nearly a month quit is brilliant so keep reminding yourself how well you're doing while your body is going through huge changes. Keep up the good work👏🏼

[Andrew-S]

Hi I've felt like in the past I had ongoing lingering colds when I was smoking. To be honest I have felt much better since quitting. I have felt a bit bunged up in my throat sometimes especially at bedtime like you need to cough but unproductive.

I'm sure it will pass soon.

😄

[droopyJ]

Hi donesmoking, wow can't wait to see ya new badge 😊😊😊🚭🚭🚭

Although you can get quitters flu, there is also a right old cold bug going about which lasts a couple of weeks and includes a dry sort of cough ..... Maybe you have a bit of both 🙁🙁 whichever, it will pass soon😊 Glad you have felt better though so far during your quit 😊😊😊👍👍👍👍

[Jaxter10]

It will get better. Plus... I had a nasty virus a few weeks ago and I got over it much quicker than I would have done had I still been smoking. The benefits far outweigh starting again. Keep going - we're all here for you x

[Coco797 17 Month Winner]

It's just awesome, the support and stories on here - everyone is so able to relate! Good luck and hopefully that passes quickly for you!