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Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath On Lying Down, Occurred On Smoking After A Long Time. Cause?

Hi, I am a 27 year old woman who quit smoking over 5 years ago, and even then I only smoked every now and then, never got addicted. Well over the weekend, I end up smoking a black and mild, only 3 puffs but now the next day my chest has been hurting. I have shortness of breath when I lay down. Can there be something wrong?
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Smoking can lead to inflammation & ulceration in your lower eating pipe. Your symptoms are synchronous with these. Totally stop smoking & visit a gastroenterologist.
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Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath On Lying Down, Occurred On Smoking After A Long Time. Cause?

Smoking can lead to inflammation & ulceration in your lower eating pipe. Your symptoms are synchronous with these. Totally stop smoking & visit a gastroenterologist.