It takes a little time for the overworked lungs to clear. Hang in there, Gran. You can do it.
You know, I've never had a cig cough, but I was put on those Lisinopril? pills, (ACE inhibiter) and that's when it started, so I think one brought on the other. Either that.. or I have more problems than I think. I'll have to get a chest x-ray if it doesn't let up soon.. I was supposed to let the Doc know last Weds...but he doesn't know that I've stopped smoking. Why bother rushing into anything...if it just might be bad news...:(