A member asked:

Sometimes when i breath whistle noise apears...i smoke for 10 years! and when i bread its loud..my doctor said its brochitis nicotica.is it serious?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Smoking issue: Obvously breathing issues (bronchitis and cancer) are related to smoking. Throat problems are also well known. Tobacco smoking may be associated with an increased incidence rate of adult-onset asthma.Enlarged tonsils may contribute to respiratory problems. If you could refrain from smoking you might see some change in symptoms.

Answered 4/21/2013

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