- Male
- 41 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm really struggling with a bad cough for the past three days and have been taking marzon allerfix tablets and Reswas cough syrup, but I can't shake off the chest congestion. I smoke around 20 cigarettes a day, so I'm worried that's contributing to it. Is there a connection between my smoking and this congestion, and is there any way I can treat my lungs or cleanse them?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
yes to stop smoking
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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