I stopped smoking 6 years ago. how long will it take before I get better i have been sick for 6 days and am feeling fed up
2006-08-05 14:40:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
It can still take a couple of weeks to get over even if you don't smoke anymore. if you haven't been to the doctors go there is a combination of stuff they can give you. The only other thing I do is take vitamin C have lots of Vegemite or vitamin B eat soup and rest its a pain but when you have it there is nothing to do but wait, sorry. Get better soon.
2006-08-05 14:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by traceylolanna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 12:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get bronchitis a lot before I moved to Colorado...It would usually take about 6 weeks before I would be completely well. You should only be sick feeling for a few days to a week, but you will probably cough and hack up crap for a really long time afterwards. Get well soon.
2006-08-05 18:53:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had bronchitis multiple times- and it's no fun. You're looking at a week to 2 weeks. Keep in mind too that I was never a smoker in the first place- But I think you've had time to repair the damage caused by the cigarettes you used to smoke.
2006-08-06 07:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have seen your doctor and are on antibiotics you should be feeling better by now. Finish your meds. I hate the things, but they do their job and this is one time when antibiotics make sense.
Because you used to smoke, it may take longer to get over the bronchitis. Be patient.
If you haven't seen your doctor, see your doctor.
You do NOT want bronchitis to become pneumonia.
And don't forget the fluids and rest. ; )
Get better.
2006-08-05 14:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by tantiemeg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well this answer stinks but you will have it or pneumonia until you go to a doctor. I let mine go and started having chest pains so went then and by then lungs were really bad had to do inhaler, nebulizer antibiotics etc... Smoking lungs take a while to heal and may never fully recover. Dust and dirt and irritant like chemicals can help you get bronchitis. Please go to clinic er 7 or doc asap.
2006-08-05 14:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother recently had bronchitis. It took her a full 3 weeks before she felt human again. I've had bronchitis before, too, and it took me a couple weeks to get right again.
I wish you the best!
2006-08-05 14:44:43 · answer #7 · answered by WhyAskWhy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had bronchitis for years before starting smoking.... spent my child hood winters crook as.... but only after we moved from Qld to NSW..... so a warmer climate may help..
2006-08-05 14:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get it every year and yes it is a pain but you will get better in a few weeks.
drink plenty of fluids too and take your medicine too
2006-08-05 15:58:22 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only thing to do. see your doctor! some antibiotics will fix your right up as larry!!
2006-08-05 21:55:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋