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What Causes Pain In Lungs While Smoking Hookah?

Okay , I smoke hookah . I never have felt really bad before but now I feel terrible and every time I smoke it my lungs hurt but I haven t smoked it very long . Am I gonna die ? Would it be possible to die this fast ? I see people who smoke alot more than I do and they are totally fine like Indian people who smoke all they re teen to elder years and do not have any health problems .
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Chronic smoking (or Hookah) can lead to cardiac problem, damage to lungs and increase acid secretion. Increase acid production and damage to lung can cause cough and respiratory problem along with chest pain. To know the pathology, investigations like Bronchosopy and upper GI endoscopy are helpful.

Same time you appear to have fear of dying, which may occur due to anxiety.

For long term treatment quit smoking/hookah and then remain abstinent. If you are not able to stop smoking himself, then you can meet nearby psychiatrist for de-addiction and anxiety management.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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What Causes Pain In Lungs While Smoking Hookah?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Chronic smoking (or Hookah) can lead to cardiac problem, damage to lungs and increase acid secretion. Increase acid production and damage to lung can cause cough and respiratory problem along with chest pain. To know the pathology, investigations like Bronchosopy and upper GI endoscopy are helpful. Same time you appear to have fear of dying, which may occur due to anxiety. For long term treatment quit smoking/hookah and then remain abstinent. If you are not able to stop smoking himself, then you can meet nearby psychiatrist for de-addiction and anxiety management. Wishing you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com