I quit smoking at the beginning of the year, and now when I exercise I start coughing so bad I have to stop, is this just the normal bodys way of cleaning out the tar? Also I have noticed my blood pressure is higher since I quit, when everything I read says the opposite is the norm?
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor....It's good that you have quit smoking .... Now don't try to start it again .... Investigate with ....-chest x-ray and -spirometry It will help to rule out bronchitis or emphysema like changes if present ... Your auscultation also should be done. .... In initial days of joining Jim try moderate exercise rather than heavy weight lifting exercise ..... If needed bronchodilator can be given ... Take care .... Advise : pulmonologist consultation nearby for proper examination and work up. Regards : Chat Doctor.