Ok, well I know why, it's because I smoked for nine years. But I'm on my fourth day smoke-free, and while I'm not expecting to be the picture of health all the sudden, I didn't expect to be suffocating as much as I am.
I know I have COPD, and I plan on going to the doctor. But the previous days of my quit have been met with wonderful breathing, so why the sudden lack of air? Have any of you quit before, and if so, did this happen to you? Will it get better?
Kids, just say no!
2007-11-08 04:31:13 · 10 answers · asked by Bella 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Don't worry! This will subside in about 2 weeks. If it gets worse go to the DR.
2007-11-08 04:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by roxxygrrl13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've quit smoking and had a pretty hard time, but I found that if I hadn't had one in about a week I would have that same trouble breathing, then a few times I gave in and had one and felt better. I always thought it was just a sort of anxiety thing because you're so used to having it, especially in times when you're under stress so having one takes it away. I am so happy that I quit though, it's been a few months now and I feel way better, can walk further without effort, can run again for more than 5 seconds..lol It's great. Good luck!
2007-11-08 05:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stopping smoking will slowly improve your lung function, but as you already have COPD, in your case the damage is done, and you will likely deal with the shortness of breath for the rest of your life. If you have an inhaler, use it, if you don't talk to the doctor about albuterol inhalers.
2007-11-08 04:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its all part of the quitting process...Dont smoke whatever u do...Keep doing good and it will get better for you..
Congrats on quitting smoking..Good Luck with staying that way...
2007-11-08 04:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by americangurl_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting your blood and cholesterol levels checked. You BP could be way up due to the nervousness and stress of not smoking anymore.
2007-11-08 04:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently tried to quit smoking but did not experience any thing like it
2007-11-08 04:35:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its because you are just quitting.You are going trough withdrawal.After a while your body will readjust and you will feel better.Just do some deep breathing and keep calm.
2007-11-08 04:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by Julian H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to meditate, HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM and breath in deeply and out all the way,, repeat for 5-10 minutes alone in a room,,
2007-11-08 04:33:24 · answer #8 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great that your quiting! Hang in there you can do it!
2007-11-08 04:34:43 · answer #9 · answered by manuche239 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm kinda technically a kid so erm, I'm really sorry but I can't help you.
2007-11-08 04:50:37 · answer #10 · answered by black eyed lady of the flowers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋