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2019-08-15 18:27:01
I am a smoker .. 1 cigarette per day from 5 years. Recently I have started experiencing shortness of breath. How can I deal with this ? I have already given up cigarette smoking. Apart from that what should I do ? Can I continue with 1 cigarette per week ?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. QUIT SMOKING. you will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation as you might be having COPD . Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

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Hi Cigar smoking will definitely affect your airway. And increases the damage to airway. Try to quit it. Do breathing exercises. If not reducing, consult a pulmonologist as you need further work up

Answered2019-08-16 01:28:12

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