Health
The day I quit was the day I had to go to hospital due to uncontrollable coughing for 2 weeks. I was diagnosed with bronchitis.
Bronchitis is caused by a normal cold and cough not going away for more than 2 weeks due to smoking. The build up of mucus in my lungs from my smoking turned my avaerage cold cough into something worse. This was my wake up call. I am currently almost 22 days from my last cigarette. And I have not regretted it one bit. If I had not quit I would be needing constant rehabilitation for my lungs.
I can only hope that stories like yours have impact and have fewer smokers waiting for their wake up call,
I hope our stories instill hope and belief in all quits and a sense of community and support,
Congrats on your positive thinking and day 22. You've got this!
I’m so sorry you were sick but so so glad you’ve quit smoking and are focused on a forever quit . Your lungs will thank you . Smoking affects the immune system . We often only relate smoking to cancer or COPD never thinking of the effects on our immune system do we , but we need that immune system to fight all infection and disease . Congrats on your quit and putting you first and not the cigarette . Much continued success and good health to you N.g.page .