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I was a chain smoker, tried to stop. now, i smoke thrice a week. i have difficulty breathing even at rest with chest pains. what illness may i have ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Emphysema: You have an infection, a heart condition, asthma or emphysema. All of these need to be tested for in person with a physician. It is past time to stop smoking.

Answered 12/5/2013

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A member asked:

I was a chain smoker, tried to stop. now, i smoke thrice a week. i have difficulty breathing even at rest with chest pains. what illness may i have ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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