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Having trouble breathing and pain when i breath what could the problem be? do smoke

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Go see your doctor : Troue breathing and short of breath ina smoker, should be evaluated by your doctor and get tetlsted and receive treatment. I seems either asthma or COPD due to smoking.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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