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15 Year Old Having Shortness Of Breath And Increased Heart Rate And Weight Loss. Have Smoking Addiction. Need To See A Doctor?
hi, i am 15years old and i have been just smoking under a year. i am scared that i have symptoms of heart disease or lung cancer . - I get short of breathe when involved in physical activity (even just walking) but i m not over weight. - my heart beat is fast even when i m not involved in physical activity - I have lost weight but is it worth seeing a doctor about? and what can you tell me about my symptoms? im quitting smoking too.
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
its good u decided to quit smoking .u probably a bit over anxious and apprehensive since u know about the ill effects of smoking U can get a chest x-ray done and an ECG done to allay your fears
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