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27 y/old. smoked unfiltered cigarettes for 5 years. constant tickle in chest for several weeks. no wheezing, no shortness of breath. could it be copd?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Highly unlikely: You want to check with your doc and may be have pfts. Highly unlikely that you have copd. Congratulations, you quit smoking!

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 3/21/2018

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A member asked:

27 y/old. smoked unfiltered cigarettes for 5 years. constant tickle in chest for several weeks. no wheezing, no shortness of breath. could it be copd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Alves agreed

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