Jaset,
The cough is a sign of healing. Your lungs have finally been given a chance to clear themselves of tar!
The metal taste is probably also a sign of healing. Your mouth has been assaulted with hot smoke containing tons of chemicals for years. It too can now finally heal itself.
If symptoms worsen or become worrisome, please consult your doctor.
For the IM,
Turn off your pop up blockers and set the security setting of your browser to the default level. (In your browser, go to Tools, Internet Options, find security settings)
If you continue to experience difficulty, please contact us through our feedback section (small icon marked feedback at the bottom of the page) and we will help you troubleshoot from there.
You're doing a great job at doing whatever it takes to stay smoke free and we are proud! Reward yourself for a job well done!
Congrats on 36+ hours!
Keep persevering,
Danielle
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The SSC Support Team