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What Causes Severe Chest Pain In A Smoker With COPD?
Question: hi I'm 58 been smoking40 plus years have been diagnosed with copd about 5 years ago had triple bypass soon after noticedeveryday when I wake up don't have pain til I start smoking feels like chest blows up like basketball started out on leftfront about nipple area overtime went to left back about shoulder blade area slowly moved across chest and back had xrays and catscan they said no cancer I have inhalers cant tell they do much good I not really short of breath I take 3 to 4 loratabs a day but pain is about to drive me out of my mind cant stand much more doc says lungs sound fairly decent ive tried and tried to quit smoking
Brief Answer:
COPD indicates intense damage to the lungs caused due to smoking
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that you are worried about getting lung cancer. Since no cancer has been detected till now, you need not worry. You should still quit smoking as quitting at any age improves the chances of survival.
Your shortness of breath is due to the COPD which has developed as a sequel of the long term smoking. Enough damage has been done. Quitting smoking is the first step to initiate undoing the damage. Although inhalers might have limited response, you still need to use them. Also take steam inhalation. It will provide some relief.
Let me know if if you have any specific query and I would be glad to help.
Regards
COPD indicates intense damage to the lungs caused due to smoking
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. It seems that you are worried about getting lung cancer. Since no cancer has been detected till now, you need not worry. You should still quit smoking as quitting at any age improves the chances of survival.
Your shortness of breath is due to the COPD which has developed as a sequel of the long term smoking. Enough damage has been done. Quitting smoking is the first step to initiate undoing the damage. Although inhalers might have limited response, you still need to use them. Also take steam inhalation. It will provide some relief.
Let me know if if you have any specific query and I would be glad to help.
Regards
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