Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here...i am 34 years old. i smoked for 15 years but quit 2 years ago. for about a year now im unable to take a deep breath without coughing and every time I get up from laying down I cough for about 3mins sometimes to a point of gagging myself. this happens every morning as well as after napping. ive been concerned about this for a while now, but scared to death to check it out.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Smokers are more prone for lung diseases like lung infection, bronchitis etc. And they can cause similar kind of chronic cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators and other supportive Chat Doctor.  Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.