Why?

Been 17 months since ive quit smoking. Why is it that im more prown to Colds, Chest infections? When i use to smoke i never use to have chest infections and colds? Anyone else finds this?

[TheTabbyCat Administrator LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi Jb,well done for your "epic" quit 17 months and counting..............👏👏

I've clicked around a bit and found this older post ,originally posted by jillygirl. I hope it helps a little.

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp....

Look after yourself hun💪🍀🚭xx

[Veteran250 in reply to TheTabbyCat]

Hello Jack...... its good to hear from you, 17 months smoke🚭free is brilliant 👏👏👏 well done!

I found when I quit smoking, all manner of ailments surfaced, that I guess were masked by smoking, but I’m no medical expert..... I ended up with coughs and colds, yet I had no time off work throughout my working life because of smoking..... hoping you feel better soon. 😀👍🚭

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Hello Jack , smoking masks lots of ailments, have a read at the link Tubby sent you.

17 months is a fantastic achievement. Believe me your better off not smoking. xxxx

[Alex_Vega LONG TERM WINNER]

Hey man, 17 months! Well well done, you definitely got this!

I honestly eperienced the exact opposite, I didn't get a single chest infection since I stopped smoking 2 years ago and before that I had them at least 2-3 times a year with high fever and lasting for weeks sometimes. In general, colds and flus are a lot rarer and milder now and I barely even break a fever, while I used to be sick all the time as a smoker.

I know that doesn't probably help you atm, just wanted to add my data record to your search for answers. Could it be that you are more active and outside or among people now than you used to be as a smoker? Did you gain weight? I know I did...but this could have a serious impact on your immune system as well (constant inflammation, especially due to refined carbs etc).

[Arizona- 26 Months Winner]

Way to go 17 months 🎉🎉 I’ve never been one prone to flus or infections Smoking just scares me. You just never know what it will do to the body. Keep up the good work 👍

[Corrina125 LONG TERM WINNER]

Hello Jack, glad to see your still around xxx

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sorry i havent replied back. i have been so busy the last few days. im feeling okayish still got these stupid symptoms.