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As you cough up tar, it mixes with regular mucus, turning it brown. You can also form what's known as a smoker’s cough, a persistent cough due to smoking, as your body works to expel the tar.

1. Recurring Cough (if it changes) Although a "smoker's cough" is expected, watch closely if your cough occurs more regularly, is productive (expectorates phlegm), or changes in quality.

Alternatively, long-term tobacco smoke-induced changes in the character of airway mucus may play a role in modulating cough reflex sensitivity. Previous studies [17] have shown both a quantitative ...

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You may also be directed to a respiratory physiotherapist who can guide you on how to clear your airway of excess phlegm. It's also recommended to quit smoking to better manage your condition. In rare ...