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Is smoking causing my tight chest?

Asked by lilian over 2 years ago, 2 answers.

Hi, im 18 and recently started Uni. Since starting uni I've been smoking more then I normally do...im not a regular smoker at home - just occasionally - and I can stil go days weeks months without a ciggerette if I choose to and havent been smoking...

everyday at uni, just more then I would normally.
anyway...
I went for a jog today around the block where I live, it wasnt very far but I dont run often - like hardly ever - I felt O.K when I was running but when I got in I couldnt catch my breath and had a horrible cough which hurt my chest badly - my cest was tight and when breathing in deeply I would weeze and get the cough. Its gone now - 5 hours after - but I still have a slight pain in my chest.
I suffer from an eating disorder as well which I am recieving treatment for, but I dont think its got much to do with that at all, for many reasons I cant explain now but..
could it be the smoking which has caused this pain?
I've been running before and really made my self exhausted from it, but never had this happen, and I wasnt even that tierd after.
Im not going to smoke anymore and see if that helps, as I really want to run more and I know that smoking will gradually effect my fitness levels... im just wondering if this is anything to worry about? - I dont have any history of asthma at all, and never experienced anything like this before..
Any advise would be great...
thanks
Lilian

Answered by aznm0nk3y on Oct 18, 2007, 12:19PM
121 answers

Smoke surely will not help. But to me it sounds as though you may have asthma. If you rarely do any jogging or exercise, then you must slowly and gradually shift back into a healthy workout. Don't push yourself too hard first because your boy has to adjust to this new activity. Start out with a brisk walk and perhaps a small distance of jogging. Increase your distance slightly each time and eventually your body will get use to it. Before you proceed though, I would consult a physician about possible asthma.

Answered by funadvice on Nov 10, 2007, 07:44AM
53985 answers

Smoking causes all sorts of problems. So it probably is causing the tightness in your chest.
But you should go to the doctors incase it's something like a chest infection.

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