Help, I feel terrible!!
Gee I hope someone can help me. I was a pack a day smoker for 18 years and quit cold turkey nearly 5 months ago. I very rarely feel like a cigarette anymore, but I have been constantly sick with colds, sore throats etc since I quit. Has anyone else had the same problems and can give me some advice?? Or know how much longer this will go on for??
I have now gone 61 days without a cigarette - like you, I have been sick and 2 weeks ago I had a week off work, that is how sick I was - I have not been that sick for 20 years. All the best and keep not smoking - it is worth it - I feel great.
Stumbled across this report, you may find it interesting: http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/28/4/786.short
Fisherman's Friends, the eucalypt and menthol help me. Also lots and lots of water. I found that getting the heart going with some exercise also helped me cough out the crap. Good luck keep strong.