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I've quit smoking!!

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amoore658
amoore658

Well I'm 21, coming 22.

Quit smoking after doing it for 6 years and 2 months!  

Last cigarette 52 hours ago and I'm NOT going back!! I've been using the eCig - they're brilliant.

But I'm so worried - could my asthma have progressed into COPD?! Sometimes when walking vigorously, I get tight chested, but it goes away by itself.. I think I've always had that?

My lung capacity hasn't changed (yes, I actually measured it all those years ago when I started).  

Reading about COPD is what made me give up.  Basically, is smoking for 6 years long enough to change my asthma into COPD? 

* Smoked 10-15 a day for first 2-3 years, then 20 a day the past 3 years roughly

* Used reliever inhaler 2x per day during that time

* Since stopping smoking, I've only used my reliever in the morning

* Have a very dry cough with tiny amounts of phlegm - when smoking had more phlegm!

HELP! 

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 amoore658

    Posted

    No I don't think you have COPD. Your symptoms are improving so don't worry. Well done for stopping smoking, I think you stopped before doing too much damage.
  • amanda75990
    amanda75990 amoore658

    Posted

    Sounds like things are starting to get better already :-) Good for you quitting!!
  • Vee123
    Vee123 amoore658

    Posted

    Well done on giving up smoking :-)  That is the most fantastic news and your body will now have a chance to start recovering .. so be patient and gentle on yourself. Your body is an amazing vehicle that carry's you through life, so keep up the good positve thoughts! Maybe when you lay down to sleep at night .. visualize yourself doing all those things you love and having wonderful clear lungs :-)    Having good positive thoughts are incredibly helpful to you and your body.  :-)  because .. you can do anything!   Keep up the great work!
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