I need help about a smoking issue?!
Question: I need help about a smoking issue!?
im a smoker , i used to smoke about a pack per day ,or even more !. now im cutting way back on cigarettes ,and i smoke about 2 or 3 cigarettes per day ,its something i thought i would never do but im actually doing it and im happy about it , but the problem is im facing shorten of breath more than when i used to smoke a pack ! ive been cutting down for 4 days now and i cant breathe most of the time ! it seems like cutting down is making me stop breathing well,whats going on !? that never happened when i used to get to 2 packs a day ! can anyone explain this !? thanks, and no QUIT smoking answers ,im already cutting down from 25 cigs per day to at most 3 ! so try to encourage meWww@Answer-Health@Com
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Congratulations on cutting down!. Some people experience a temporary worsening of respiratory symptoms when they stop smoking!. It clears up pretty quickly on its own as your body gets rid of the gunk!. You haven't stopped entirely, but still, that may be what's happening to you!. I'd give it a few days, and if you're still having problems, check with your doctor to make sure there isn't an underlying problem!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I wonder if it has to do with stress or anxiety that smoking used to take care of!. Either way, quitting cannot be bad, your lungs might be adjusting!. Good luck getting rid of those 2-3 cigarettes a day!. My boyfriend quit a couple of years ago and is so happy he did!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You should go get a check up at the doctor!. I smoked for about 7 to 8 years, I never smoked up to a pack though I may smoke about 5-7 in a day at the most during the whole time!. When I quit I quit cold turkey!. I tried the one or two a day method too but I was kidding myself!. When ever there was a get together of friend like a social gathering i always found myself smoking just a bit more!. In all seriousness u need to just stop completely and stop kidding yourself, I know u didn't want to hear that but it's what needs to be done!.
As far as the shortness of breath, that is only cause by an underlining disease!. There could be many causes, emphysema being one of them!. You would not experience shortness of breath by just quitting smoking!. Go to the Dr as soon as you can just to be safe!. SOB is not something to take lightly!.
Well if you have been smoking for that short of time I think emphysema is pretty much out!. Non the less SOB should be checked by a doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
As far as the shortness of breath, that is only cause by an underlining disease!. There could be many causes, emphysema being one of them!. You would not experience shortness of breath by just quitting smoking!. Go to the Dr as soon as you can just to be safe!. SOB is not something to take lightly!.
Well if you have been smoking for that short of time I think emphysema is pretty much out!. Non the less SOB should be checked by a doctor!.Www@Answer-Health@Com