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24/m;was casual smoker but quit;last time smoked had pain in centre of chest;since then have slight pain in centre of chest when in contact with smoke?

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See doctor ASAP: See a doctor ASAP. You may have heart damage from your smoking. It could also be irritation/sensitivity in the lungs.

Answered 1/31/2019

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