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What Causes Discomfort In Chest While Exhaling After Quitting Smoking?

Hi, I have COPD and Asthma. I have smoked since I was 13 yrs. old (48) years. I quit smoking 4 weeks ago. Since then Every time I exhale (it feels like down the centre of my chest and across the bottom of my lung bubbles and rattles, it can be heard also). I m on Advair 500, Bricanyl, Singular and Spiriva. My puffer really don t do much. Would a lung flush help? I just don t want to make things worse.
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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You could have fluid collection and infection in your lungs on top of the COPD and Asthma. You will need to be examined by a doctor and prescribed appropriate antibiotics and other medicines to clear the fluid and infection. You may also need nebulization for faster relief of symptoms. Avoid cold and do steam inhalations 3 times a day. Drink hot fluids. Avoid smoking at all costs. Take care.
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What Causes Discomfort In Chest While Exhaling After Quitting Smoking?

You could have fluid collection and infection in your lungs on top of the COPD and Asthma. You will need to be examined by a doctor and prescribed appropriate antibiotics and other medicines to clear the fluid and infection. You may also need nebulization for faster relief of symptoms. Avoid cold and do steam inhalations 3 times a day. Drink hot fluids. Avoid smoking at all costs. Take care.