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Stopped smoking - different breathing pattern
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Stopped smoking - different breathing pattern
by jmoore0003, Mar 14, 2005 12:00AM
I am a fifty year old woman, recovering alcoholic of over two yaers and I quit smoking on February 01, 2005. I got a severe case of the flu in January and could not catch my breath on 2 different occasions. I went to a GP and he listened to my chest and prescribed a SUPER antibiotic for 5 days to prevent pneumonia and/or bronchitis. I used a nicotine replacement patch for 15 days and then quit using it with no apparent withdrawal symptoms, (it began to itch). I no longer crave nicotine and that is not my issue, it is the sometimes involuntary intake of air. I would like to know if I need to learn how to breathe all over again or if maybe there is an underlying problem? I smoked for over 30 years at 1 pack per day. I've had minor irritability, and an increase in my appetite however no other major withdrawal symptoms, except for my "funny breathing". I am menopausal and dealing with hot flashes and mood swings - I have a very optimistic outlook on most things but this breath "thing" has got me concerned, needlessly I hope. I would appreciate any further insight on this issue.
Thanks JMOORE0003
Thanks JMOORE0003
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Mar 17, 2005 12:00AM
, Mar 17, 2005 12:00AM
If the involuntary intake of air is your only symptom, it is nothing to worry about. If it is accompanied by any other respiratory symptom, it would be wise for you to discuss this with your doctor and, perhaps, have a chest X-ray.
With smoking cessation and your recent severe case of the flu, your breathing may be temporarily altered. You do not need to do anything. In time, your breathing pattern will normalize. This may take 3-6 months.
With smoking cessation and your recent severe case of the flu, your breathing may be temporarily altered. You do not need to do anything. In time, your breathing pattern will normalize. This may take 3-6 months.
Member Comments (1)
by trey8879, Jul 05, 2008 09:41PM
A related discussion, i want to stop smoking was started.
