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When i smoke it feels like an air bubble is trapped inside of my body & it moves from my chest, neck, shoulder, & into my head. it tightens my chest.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Bronchospasm: Of course you do. Your body does not want your smoke or fire or the tar and other chemicals from smoking. It causes your lungs to constrict and to react and to get swollen and inflamed. I am happy to hear that you are finally listening to your body complain to you.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

When i smoke it feels like an air bubble is trapped inside of my body & it moves from my chest, neck, shoulder, & into my head. it tightens my chest.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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