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Question: I quit smoking almost two yrs ago now using a ecig, about six months ago I started not feeling so good, I think the ecig and summer heat combined caused me to feel sick I finally got off the ecig 27 days ago now when I do or try to do anything I am unable to catch my breath for several min afterwards am I over reacting to my lack of exercise or is there a real health concern going on here
My name is XXXXXXX I smoked for 35 years I felt better before I quit smoking than I do now
My name is XXXXXXX I smoked for 35 years I felt better before I quit smoking than I do now
Brief Answer:
Undergo Pulmonary function tests and chest xray
Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for your faith in the health care Magic
I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.
Some smokers experience shortness of breath due to lung damage. Long-term smoking puts smokers at risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, asthma and lung cancer--all of which produce breathing difficulties.
You have smoked for almost 35 years n now you have quit it but it doesn't lessen the risk.
So I suggest you to undergo chest xray and Pulmonary function tests to rule out any lung pathology.Also consult with your respiratory medicine specialist.
I hope my answer was helpful for you . Dont forget to close the discussion.Thank you.
DR . XXXXXXX HASABE
Undergo Pulmonary function tests and chest xray
Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for your faith in the health care Magic
I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.
Some smokers experience shortness of breath due to lung damage. Long-term smoking puts smokers at risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, asthma and lung cancer--all of which produce breathing difficulties.
You have smoked for almost 35 years n now you have quit it but it doesn't lessen the risk.
So I suggest you to undergo chest xray and Pulmonary function tests to rule out any lung pathology.Also consult with your respiratory medicine specialist.
I hope my answer was helpful for you . Dont forget to close the discussion.Thank you.
DR . XXXXXXX HASABE
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