26 Year Old Having Trouble In Breathing. Smoking Addiction. What To Do?
Hi, I am having trouble breathing for past 5 days or so. I smoke and have continued to smoke while I m having trouble breathing, but definintely cutting it out. I have been smoking for about 7 years, average of 7 smokes per day currently I m smoking about 6/day-I am 26 years old. What should I do? What do you think could be wrong? Please help.
You have been smoking for seven long years. Your current breathing difficulty can be due to a lung infection, if you also have fever and cough. If there is no fever and cough, then it may be due to the gradual change that occurs in airways due to constant exposure to smoke. There is no need to worry. Consult a doctor who will advise you regarding the medications you should take. Meanwhile consider quitting smoking. If you quit now, much of the damage that has occurred, can be reversed.
Best wishes.
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26 Year Old Having Trouble In Breathing. Smoking Addiction. What To Do?
Hi, You have been smoking for seven long years. Your current breathing difficulty can be due to a lung infection, if you also have fever and cough. If there is no fever and cough, then it may be due to the gradual change that occurs in airways due to constant exposure to smoke. There is no need to worry. Consult a doctor who will advise you regarding the medications you should take. Meanwhile consider quitting smoking. If you quit now, much of the damage that has occurred, can be reversed. Best wishes.