Still have difficulty breathing after 3 weeks - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

sassitabbi · 02-19-2006, 08:37 AM

I quit smoking for 5 years after 32 years of smoking, then found an excuse to start again. Have smoked this time for almost 2 years. Now I have been smober for 3 weeks. I hope the almost gasping for breath is normal and not emphysema.
I don't remember doing this the last time I quit. Feels like my lungs just can't get enough air. Seems like every fifth or sixth breath I take normally I have to inhale very deeply, sometimes have to yawn to catch the deep breath. Is this normal??

historyteach · 02-19-2006, 11:33 AM

Sass;
First of all, WELCOME to SR!

Now, I cannot tell you if it's normal or not. I have the start of COPD, and have the same problem catching my breath occassionally. I know my capacity is down, because I sing, and it's effected. I've been quit almost 3 months now...and I smoked for 36 years.
Talk to your doctor. But, the good news is, I've caught my problem on time. There's still the opportunity for my lungs to heal themselves with time. At the very least, they won't get worse...

Keep the quit and post before you puff!

Shalom!

sassitabbi · 02-19-2006, 12:00 PM

Thanks, Teach. I am really afraid to see my physician for fear it will be emphysema. My Mom died at 69 with the disease and I know there's nothing that can be done for emphysema. Is there a way to tell if it's COPD?

historyteach · 02-19-2006, 12:32 PM

Your doctor will be able to tell you; it was my doc who warned me that I had the beginnings of it.
Please don't be afraid. Knowledge is POWER!
And, for me, it's a real incentive not to pick up again!
I am sorry about your mom.

Shalom!

beginning2c · 02-19-2006, 01:14 PM

Sassi
According to all the websites that tell you the benefits of quitting, It can take 3-9 months for breathing problems to go away
http://www.quit-smoking-stop.com/qui...-benefits.html

historyteach · 02-19-2006, 05:29 PM

Good information, beginning! Thanks for sharing!

L'Chaim!

02-19-2006, 08:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
sassitabbi Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: rockport,ar Posts: 7	Still have difficulty breathing after 3 weeks I quit smoking for 5 years after 32 years of smoking, then found an excuse to start again. Have smoked this time for almost 2 years. Now I have been smober for 3 weeks. I hope the almost gasping for breath is normal and not emphysema. I don't remember doing this the last time I quit. Feels like my lungs just can't get enough air. Seems like every fifth or sixth breath I take normally I have to inhale very deeply, sometimes have to yawn to catch the deep breath. Is this normal??

02-19-2006, 11:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Sass; First of all, WELCOME to SR! Now, I cannot tell you if it's normal or not. I have the start of COPD, and have the same problem catching my breath occassionally. I know my capacity is down, because I sing, and it's effected. I've been quit almost 3 months now...and I smoked for 36 years. Talk to your doctor. But, the good news is, I've caught my problem on time. There's still the opportunity for my lungs to heal themselves with time. At the very least, they won't get worse... Keep the quit and post before you puff! Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

02-19-2006, 12:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Your doctor will be able to tell you; it was my doc who warned me that I had the beginnings of it. Please don't be afraid. Knowledge is POWER! And, for me, it's a real incentive not to pick up again! I am sorry about your mom. Shalom! __________________ IMAGINE

02-19-2006, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
beginning2c He who laughs, lasts. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: south carolina Posts: 67	Sassi According to all the websites that tell you the benefits of quitting, It can take 3-9 months for breathing problems to go away http://www.quit-smoking-stop.com/qui...-benefits.html __________________ The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. Ben Stein

02-19-2006, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9,303	Good information, beginning! Thanks for sharing! L'Chaim! __________________ IMAGINE

02-19-2006, 12:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
sassitabbi Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: rockport,ar Posts: 7	Thanks, Teach. I am really afraid to see my physician for fear it will be emphysema. My Mom died at 69 with the disease and I know there's nothing that can be done for emphysema. Is there a way to tell if it's COPD?

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