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Greetings, i'm a 30 year old,and a previous smoker. for the past year i've been experiencing a lot of problems breathing. my breathing feels different now, like i can't get enough air in, feels like i'm breathing through a straw.what could b the caus?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Eval needed.: Don't know how long or how heavily you smoked. I recommend getting a medical assessment as there could be a number of causes for your breathing difficulties.

Answered 7/25/2020

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A member asked:

Greetings, i'm a 30 year old,and a previous smoker. for the past year i've been experiencing a lot of problems breathing. my breathing feels different now, like i can't get enough air in, feels like i'm breathing through a straw.what could b the caus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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