Patient's question:
Old classmates, I started smoking since I was in school. Now my body is getting worse than when I was in school. I am now 50 years old. Due to long-term smoking, I often cough. Due to health reasons, I want to quit, but I don't know if the chance of success is high?Doctor's answer:
Chronic cough is caused by chronic inflammation in the trachea due to smoking. In this case, antibiotics are needed to control the spread of inflammation, and symptomatic treatment can use cooling blood, stopping cough, and relieving asthma drugs. To eliminate smoking, willpower is essential. Only with strong willpower, setting specific goals, and persisting long-term can one gradually quit smoking. Distraction techniques or alternative therapies can also be used for treatment. Without strong willpower, it is impossible to quit smoking.