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I have 2-3 pack years under my belt, lately i've started smoking 2 packs a day sudenly because of my ocd. my upper back hurts since i started heavy smoking 3 months ago. could it be pleurisy from smoking, and can that pleurisy transition into copd?
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Could be: You need to consult a psychiatrist for your OCD and not rely on self medication with cigarettes. You risk ruining your health even if the current episode is not due to smoking. Wish you good health!
Answered 3/23/2020
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