<human>: hi, i have been smoking cigarettes for 3 and half years. I used to smoke around 5 to 6 filter cigarettesper day. Since one month i stopped smoking. Main reason for stopping was cronic cough. The coughhas not stopped even after one month of stopping and it produces little phlem. I also have a stuffy left nose since one year. Recently i had undergone spirometry and lung x ray, and both were normal.I am not clear whether the cough is from brnochus or Upper resipiratory system. Please clarify, thanks
<bot>: Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic cough which is due to upper respiratory tract infection leading to bronchitis/ granular pharyngitis. Need not worry. It happens once a person quits smoking. I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and take steam twice a day. Avoid use of sharp and spicy food substances. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Your symptoms will resolve in 1 week. If symptoms keeps on persisting you should consult ENT specialist and take proper treatment. You should get X-ray chest done along with pulmonary function tests. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics amoxicillin or penicillin at least for 5 days along with decongestant. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,