Really Breathing getting worse every day

[sassitabbi]

It's now been four weeks since I smoked my last cigarette, but my breathing only seems to get worse. Can't catch a deep breath, always clearing my throat. I just feel miserable. Someone please tell me this is normal.

[historyteach]

(((Sassitabbi)))

When we quit smoking, slowly but surely, the cilia in our windpipes, (like that technical terminology I use? ), start to regrow. When that happens, the body begins to work the way it's supposed to again. That means, those cilia are waving; moving any pollutants we inhale up and out. That's why we cough. It's actually a sign of healing! Yea, coughing is healing in this case.

From what I've read and learned at the smoke cessation group, it can take 3-9 months to clear up. I'm almost 3 months quit and I am still coughing too.

But, it is wintertime too. We are indoors; windows closed; heat on. It's normal to get colds/flue/sinus infections... at this time of year. I just had a nasty one. So, if you think that it's more than just your body healing itself, do call your doctor.

Shalom!

[Wolfstarr]

Sassi,

Sometimes, when we are under some anxiety, we feel that we cannot get enough oxygen into our system. We try to take deep breaths and it seems not enough air is getting into our lungs. This is a symptom that manifests when we are stressed and strained.
Just quitting smoking is enough to make one stressed!!
Try some deep breathing exercises and relaxation techniques.
Breathe deep, visualize a nice scene in your head, whateve soothing thought comes to mind, and meditate on it.
If the breathing becomes labored or shortness of breath occurs, seek medical care from your Dr...
But in this case, I feel you need to breathe, just breathe....
Take Care Sassitabbi--let us know how you are doing..
WS