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What Causes Chest Discomfort And Numbness In The Hands After Exposure To Smoke?

I have experience chest discomfort when exposed to second hand smoke. Recently I spent a week in smoky environments and along with the chest issue I felt arm numbness along with tingling, particularly in the hands. I am back home for a day but both symptoms have subsided somewhat, but still remain
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Inhalation of certain smoke can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways).And this can lead to all your symptoms. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.

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What Causes Chest Discomfort And Numbness In The Hands After Exposure To Smoke?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Inhalation of certain smoke can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways).And this can lead to all your symptoms. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.