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Stopped smoking 3 months ago, started exercising 2 days ago, chest feels tight and coughing all of the sudden is this normal?
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Mgt: You may need a bronchodilator prior to exercise.
Answered 12/29/2015
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Be seen: I would probably be seen and thoroughly evaluated. A former smoker with chest tightness associated with exercise should have a cardiac and pulmonary workup including probably a stress test to make sure you don't have ischemic heart disease.
Answered 1/25/2017
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