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Smoked years and turned to a ecig and have been using for nearly 48 hours but still feel breathless and can't breathe very deep what is this caused by?
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Damage: Damage from years of insulting your lungs may or may not be reversible. Have you seen your PCP to check lung function and for the presence of pathology? If not, go now.
Answered 5/26/2014
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