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I used to smoke black and milds daily, 5+ a week and started to have shortness of breath. normally have anxiety & stress levels way up. what do i do?

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

Emphysema?: First and foremost, you need to be evaluated for emphysema - lung disease related to smoking. You need exam, chest X-ray and pulmonary function test at the least.

Answered 11/17/2016

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A member asked:

I used to smoke black and milds daily, 5+ a week and started to have shortness of breath. normally have anxiety & stress levels way up. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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