Richard Is a Heavy Smoker

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Richard is a heavy smoker.Recently he has noticed that when he gets up in the morning,he has a bothersome cough that brings up a large amount of mucus.The cough persists for several minutes and then stops until the next morning.What is an explanation for this condition?

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The Wealth of Nations

A seminal book by Adam Smith, which discusses economics, the importance of free markets, division of labor, and productivity.

Labor

The physical and mental effort used in the production of goods and services.

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