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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

Hi All, I am just 3 days into my quit but I am noticing my chest is feeling very tight and heavy feeling...I am not coughing or anything just seems a bit harder to breath than normal.. has anyone else experienced this and if so is there a certain length of time it normally lasts? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/14/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 57 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

thanks, it is making it hard to sleep as I do feel "wound up"... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/14/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 3 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 57 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 985

I agree with the other posts.. do some deep breathing exercises and drink plenty of water..However, if these feelings of tightness continue I would certainly see the dr. It could be that your lungs are adjusting to no smoke and are healing.. just don't let it go too long. ((((((((((hugs)))))))) Monica58 [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 967 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $432 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 5 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 598

Bowmanville, practice deep breathing & drink plenty of water would help! :) nmc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 114 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,148 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $570 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 21 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Hi Bowmanville Cant say how long it lasts all of our quits are different! Can say that smoking definitely won't help! Phil [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 132 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,779 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �693 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 27 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Bowmanville, This has been reported by some of our quitters. Possible causes include your lungs healing or quit related anxiety. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention. Try a relaxing activity or some physical activity to help you get rid of some of that anxiety. Hope you feel better soon. Danielle _____________________ The SSC Support Team

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