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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After Quitting Smoking?
Question: I sometimes become short of breath walking , it can be a shot distance , I have had test on my heart and breathing test all ok , also had asma pumps none of which has helped my Gp is now saying there are no more test to have , I know my body and know this is not right , I'm 64 stopped smoking 8 years ago , take medication for Bp and cal estriol also for Ostroposic , I also experience musel spasms from time to time . XXXX
Brief Answer:
SOunds like COPD
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query.
I would like to know how frequently did you smoke?
The reason I ask is that there is a strong possibility of COPD.
That may cause breathlessness.
In fact if its COPD, the chances are that it will not recover.
The damage done to the lungs by chronic smoking is irreversible.
I would suggest 2 tests-
1. pulmonary function test
2. CT of chest.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Do let me know the reports of the tests.
Please feel free to ask a follow up query.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
SOunds like COPD
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal
I have read your query.
I would like to know how frequently did you smoke?
The reason I ask is that there is a strong possibility of COPD.
That may cause breathlessness.
In fact if its COPD, the chances are that it will not recover.
The damage done to the lungs by chronic smoking is irreversible.
I would suggest 2 tests-
1. pulmonary function test
2. CT of chest.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible.
Do let me know the reports of the tests.
Please feel free to ask a follow up query.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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