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2020-05-09 06:23:18
Im an active smoker consume 5-7 cigarettes per day. Last night I encounter with difficulty in breathing problem. I stop smoking from the time and now feeling some improvements in breathing. No other sign like cough fever etc occur till now. Need to consult a doctor right now or wait till the problem occur again?. Is this some allergies or any serious problem?. Which type of exercises should I start to avoid of any respiratory problems in current scenario or in future?
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Do Breathing exercises Review with a Chest Physician Get an Xray chest PFT

Answered2020-05-09 07:24:22

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Hi. I understand your concern s. STOP SMOKING NOW. consult a pulmonologist via chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms.

Answered2020-05-09 06:48:59

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Stop smoking from now Chest Xray Pa view Spirometry

Answered2020-05-09 06:39:05

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Smoking cessation  is the first step  and it's great that you have taken that .
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Start Yoga pranayam Steam inhalation for 2 to 3 days
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You can assess the level of damage done by smoking  by doing Chest xray pa, Pft ,Ecg afterthis COVID lockdown  ends

Answered2020-05-09 07:35:29

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Never smoke again This problem may be due to anxiety related after smoking cessation Consult pulmonologist for next time

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Good that you  stopped smoking. If you have same problem again contact a doctor.

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