Hey all. I just had a quick question. I smoke cigarettes...usually Marlboro Reds or lights or whatever my friends have while I'm with them. I've only really been smoking for a year and a half...and I only smoke when I have some cigs which hasn't been too often lately. My question is: every now and then...maybe 1-2 times a week (just an estimate) I will start coughing and it is a deep cough. And it's like there is something in my throat but there isn't. Sometimes I end up coughing for up to 5-10 minutes. Could this be from smoking even though I've only been smoking for a year and a half? My dad made a comment to me yesterday that maybe I should see a doc because I cough a lot and it's a deep cough like something might be wrong (he doesn't know I smoke). What could this be? I want to quit smoking and I believe I will, but what do you all think this is? Thanks to anyone who will take the time to respond! I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again and God bless.

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[This message has been edited by AshleeD (edited 07-23-2002).]