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General information on tobacco addiction, and resources for quitting.
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Smoking Cessation > Quitting Smoking > Chest Pain
Expert: Michael Dean
Date: 8/21/2008
Subject: Chest Pain
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Hi, I had been smoking for 10 years, five of those a pack a day. Recently I have not smoked for 2 weeks and 1 day. Since I have quit I have had chest pains and numbness in the arms, Went to the Doctor and thought it was acid reflux, but I think it has to do with my chest healing. Any thoughts? I also smoke marijuana on a daily basis, about 3 times a day. Since I am still smoking while quiting cigarettes will my lungs begin to heal?
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Paul,
It is great that you have given up cigarettes. Since the doctor has examined you, I agree that this is part of the healing process. Did the doctor think it was acid reflux? If so hopefully he recommended an antacid. Something like Pepsid complete contains both calcium to reduce stomach acid and a drug to reduce acid production.
You should try to gradually get more exercise. Walking and swimming are good.
The marijuana is also harmful to the lungs, but not as much as tobacco. It will take longer to recover all of your lung function, but they will begin to heal.
Good luck,
Michael Dean, Ph.D.
Author "Empty Cribs-The Impact of Smoking on Child Health"
http//www.artsciencepub.com
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