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What Causes Chest Pain And Dizziness After Quitting Smoking?
Question: Hi
For several years now I have been suffering continuous chest ailments such as chest pain, infections and dizziness.
I quit smoking 8 months ago believing this had to be the cause, although being asthmatic didn't help.
It now appears the cause of these chest issues are in fact due to fumes given off by an oven at the place of my work.
Four weeks ago I came close to collapse as I struggled for breath, was extremely light headed and felt naseous. After visiting the doctor I was given amoxicillin, four days later whilst still having much chest pain I returned to the doctor whom sent me to the hospital immediately for further tests.
My ecg was fine, my blood work was fine with no sign of infection.
This was two weeks ago and I am still feeling continuous stabbing pains to front and rear of my chest and coughing up white Fleming with green specks in it but the doctors say that I'm fine. I find this hard to believe as Although my chest is better than it was it is still extremely uncomfortable.
Please if you can shed some light on this it would be most appreciated.
I asked the doctor if it could be pleurisy
But he said possibly but if it is I would soon go.
Many thanks.
For several years now I have been suffering continuous chest ailments such as chest pain, infections and dizziness.
I quit smoking 8 months ago believing this had to be the cause, although being asthmatic didn't help.
It now appears the cause of these chest issues are in fact due to fumes given off by an oven at the place of my work.
Four weeks ago I came close to collapse as I struggled for breath, was extremely light headed and felt naseous. After visiting the doctor I was given amoxicillin, four days later whilst still having much chest pain I returned to the doctor whom sent me to the hospital immediately for further tests.
My ecg was fine, my blood work was fine with no sign of infection.
This was two weeks ago and I am still feeling continuous stabbing pains to front and rear of my chest and coughing up white Fleming with green specks in it but the doctors say that I'm fine. I find this hard to believe as Although my chest is better than it was it is still extremely uncomfortable.
Please if you can shed some light on this it would be most appreciated.
I asked the doctor if it could be pleurisy
But he said possibly but if it is I would soon go.
Many thanks.
Brief Answer:
The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
A chronic cough and expectoration cause movements of intercostal muscles and ribs.
So they can get fatigued and become sore and cause pain.
So better to take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs for the time being. Paracetamol is more of antipyretic (for fever). Combination of Ibuprofen or Diclofenac and Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant, prescription based drug) should be tried in your case.
Alternate application of ice packs and warm water pad is also beneficial.
Hope I have solved your query.
I'll be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
A chronic cough and expectoration cause movements of intercostal muscles and ribs.
So they can get fatigued and become sore and cause pain.
So better to take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs for the time being. Paracetamol is more of antipyretic (for fever). Combination of Ibuprofen or Diclofenac and Thiocolchicoside (muscle relaxant, prescription based drug) should be tried in your case.
Alternate application of ice packs and warm water pad is also beneficial.
Hope I have solved your query.
I'll be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Hi Doctor
I would like to thank you for your diagnosis.
I will see how things work out.
Much appreciated.
I would like to thank you for your diagnosis.
I will see how things work out.
Much appreciated.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
I am glad that my advice is helping you.
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Wish you good health. Thanks.
You're welcome
Detailed Answer:
I am glad that my advice is helping you.
It's always encouraging for doctors to hear positive feedback from patients.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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