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What does it mean when i wake up after sleeping a while and my lungs hurt so much i can't breathe without coughing ? i'm a smoker trying quit.
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Many Posibilities: This could be COPD, sleep apnea, an infection or several other things. It is difficult to say without listening to your lungs. You should see a lung specialist and have a breathing test to see how messed up your lungs are. They can also help you figure out if you need a sleep test.
Answered 2/11/2017
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