stackyFACTSCoughing for months on end fundamentally changes your lung architecture. Constant irritation from smoking or pollution forces the airways to flood with mucus to trap the toxins. Over time, the airway walls permanently thicken and scar in a desperate attempt to protect themselves, permanently shrinking the tubes you rely on for oxygen.
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