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sizzet7 MONTH WINNER
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Hi all,

Hope everyone has had a nice Christmas and stayed strong!

I've not smoked for nearly 7 weeks now, which I'm so happy about and love to remind myself of when I have a bad day.

I do find I have literally had about 4 colds/coughs in that time... nothing really bad but I seem to feel more susceptible to illness now I've quit.

Has/did anyone else experience this?

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Hi sizzet, when we smoke smoking can mask some ailments. When we quit our bodies cleanse themselves, sometimes it seems like more coughs and colds.

It does get better. Have a read in the pinned posts. Here's a link which should help.

healthunlocked.com/quitsupp....

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Veteran250 in reply to TheTabbyCat

Hi sizzet.

When I smoked for over 40 years, I rarely had a sick day off work.... but as soon I stopped smoking, I caught every cough and cold going, they say you cant take antibiotics for a cold cure, but your GP could give you antibiotics for an onging cough, and it might just sort out both.

Seven weeks smoke🚭free is amazing sizzet👏👏👏👏 stick with it, I promise it does get easier👍😀🚭

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sizzet7 MONTH WINNER in reply to TheTabbyCat

Thanks tubby - I've had a read through and it's very interesting and good to know. I'll keep focused and carry on!

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BriarwoodAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

Well done sizzet, 7 weeks smoke free is a great achievement and you can be very proud of that👏🏼👏🏼

I see our tubby has given you the link about this already so I’m sure this will help👍🏼

Hang in there, things will get better💪

Wishing you a very happy smoke free New Year and good health too🚭✅😘

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