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Old Sep 02, 2009, 09:59 AM
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It's been over a year since I quit smoking and I'm still coughing up greenish mucous every once in a while . How long does it take for your lungs to clear up ? Is this smoking related or something else?
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Old Sep 02, 2009, 10:09 AM
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Congratulations on quitting!! Did you need help or was it cold turkey? I've never smoked so I don't know if this is normal. Does this happen everyday or is it extra bad right now? If you have a fever with body aches then you're most likely sick. Go to your doctor and let him listen to your breathing. Hope you feel better soon.
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Old Sep 02, 2009, 10:15 AM
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Congratulations on quitting!! Did you need help or was it cold turkey? I've never smoked so I don't know if this is normal. Does this happen everyday or is it extra bad right now? If you have a fever with body aches then you're most likely sick. Go to your doctor and let him listen to your breathing. Hope you feel better soon.

Cold turkey. It's been happening for a while now , I don't have body aches or a fever , perhaps I'll mention it to my doctor next time I'm in . Thanks Lynn .
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Old Sep 02, 2009, 10:27 AM
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Green is not a normal color for sputum. Tan or white is but green or yellow is never normal. Get to a doctor and get some antibiotics. Don't wait.
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