Constant throat clearing?

[Still winning]

Has anyone had this, I'm around 7 weeks quit, just over a month anyway. I have to keep clearing my throat, or do a pathetic little cough thing, it just won't clear and I'm not sure if it smoking related, a cold or maybe some hayfever thing? 

 

If it is a quit smoking thing, could you clear it or how long did it take? Not bad just really annoying me after 4/5 days now.

[MarylandQuitter]

Your throat and lungs are healing and it's very common among quitters and is referred to as a non-smoker's cough.  :)   Yes, I had this as well and it lasted for quite sometime after I quit.  My throat felt very sensitive and I could really feel it when I tilited my head back and stretched my throat (if that makes any sense).  Some people will get it and some won't.  Some get it instantly like I did while others get it months down the road.  Some never get it.  Whether it's related to smoking, who knows.  Could be allergies, a virus etc.  When in doubt, see a doc to get some peace of mind.

[Still winning]

Cool, not quite at bothering the docs yet, like I say, annoying and I just wondered if it was related to the quit.   

[Gemzee]

I've been getting it in the morning for a couple months. I'm not worried about it :)

[robf]

It's likely due to the gunk working it's way out of your lungs and dripping down your throat... going down to your tummy before getting pooed out!

[El Bandito]

It's likely due to the gunk working it's way out of your lungs and dripping down your throat... going down to your tummy before getting pooed out!

Lovely.

[Still winning]

So that's nice, what's everyone making for tea tonight lol.

[robf]

Lovely.

Would you prefer it stay in your lungs or belly?!

 

I think there's something quite poetic about it being crapped out of ones arsehole! Seems appropriate to me!

[Leanna]

Lol @ Rob. Gross, but true!

 

Yup, I'm pretty sure I had this for a bit after I quit Marti. It's been a while, so I don't always remember what happened early on. I do recall some of the changes I had to go through to "cleanse myself." I think clearing your throat is your body's way of cleansing your lungs. It should go away soon. If it doesn't within 2-3 weeks, that's when I'd seek medical help. It may just be allergies at that point though. 

[ChRiSpY]

Be careful not to "blame" everything on your quit.  If it persists ...might be good to get it checked out by a doc.

 

Smoking masks alot of other issues.

 

Keep on keepin on.

[Tink]

i am getting it now Marti - i also get hayfever so i think its both linked 

[Jonny5]

The advice currently on UK TV is that if you've had a cough for more than 3 weeks to go and see a doctor.  obviously we expect it as we are healing, but I always endorse getting real world advice from someone who can examine you in the flesh.