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Smoker\u2019s cough \u2013 Symptoms, causes, treatment, therapy<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”1080px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||2vw||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”0vw||4vw||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||6vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\u201cSmoker\u2019s cough\u201d is the colloquial name for a chronic bronchial disease. The cough is accompanied by a thick mucous congestion or secretion, and occurs most often in the early morning hours.<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”40px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Smoker\u2019s cough: Causes and course of treatment<\/h2>\n

Cigarette smoke is poison to the delicate structures of the human lungs. The bronchi attempt to protect themselves from infiltrating pollutants by increasing mucus production. The cilia are responsible for removing the mucus from the bronchi. Since the cilia are damaged by long-term smoking, however, distressing fits of productive coughing occur especially in the morning.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cegla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/raucherhusten.jpg” alt=”Raucherhusten” title_text=”Raucherhusten” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”1080px” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Smoker\u2019s cough is therefore extremely common among smokers. In addition, the consequences of this condition are mostly underestimated by affected persons. The possible consequences of smoker\u2019s cough are chronic bronchitis and, ultimately, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), during which the bronchi become increasingly narrow and under which patients suffer from shortness of breath.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Smoker\u2019s cough: Symptoms<\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, because the symptoms develop gradually, the magnitude is often only recognised when it is very late. Initially, affected persons cough only when performing very strenuous activities. The more that the cleansing mechanism of the respiratory tract is impaired, the more it is necessary to cough in order to loosen the viscous phlegm. Shortness of breath mostly appears relatively late in the progression of the disease, and is often long ignored.<\/p>\n

These symptoms should not be underestimated. If left untreated, or in the case of continuous tobacco consumption, the lungs are often damaged beyond repair. The first signs of chronic pulmonary disease are chronic coughing, shortness of breath, and whistling or rattling noises when exhaling<\/strong>. If you observe these symptoms, you should consult with your family doctor immediately, who will take you through the next steps.<\/p>\n

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Smoker\u2019s cough: Therapy<\/h2>\n

If the above-described symptoms appear, affected persons should undergo a lung function test conducted by a pulmonologist.<\/p>\n

Aside from possibly required medications, other treatment options will be helpful:<\/p>\n