Shortness of breath

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Shortness of breath

Asked for Male, 26 Years

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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Dr. Amruth Sindhu

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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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Dr. Abaranam Pulmonologist 21 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Abaranam

Pulmonologist 21 yrs exp Chennai

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