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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Mucus And Heartburn When Diagnosed With Tobacco Rhinitis?

diagnosed with tobacco rhinitis in 2015 but in last month, shortness of breath, thick musus and bad heartburn. endoscopy 3/16 came back ok - was done because of GERD from h-pylori in 12/15 last 2 years I controlled stuffed nose with vicks, losenges, saliene, netty pots, sleeping propped up, but in last month, can t catch breath, can t breath through mouth because of thick musus. I can still exercise if breath through mouth, and until recently, sinus would clear after exercising. I have an apt with ENT on Friday
Tue, 4 Jun 2019
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Hello,

You will need to examine your lungs by having at least a chest x-ray and spirometry. These will rule out problems that smoking may cause in the lungs.
It is best for your health to quit smoking as medications may give temporary relief as it is happening with your sinuses but smoking can permanently harm your lungs and may cause serious conditions.

I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Mucus And Heartburn When Diagnosed With Tobacco Rhinitis?

Hello, You will need to examine your lungs by having at least a chest x-ray and spirometry. These will rule out problems that smoking may cause in the lungs. It is best for your health to quit smoking as medications may give temporary relief as it is happening with your sinuses but smoking can permanently harm your lungs and may cause serious conditions. I hope this answers your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician