Shortness of breath aftr quitng cigarets

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Asked for Male, 33 Years

I had been a smoker since 2011 and would smoke around 20 cigs a day . However i just quit smoking by cold turkey method on 20 apr 2021. Its been 3 days now nd since last two days i am having shortness of breath. Is this related to the withdrawal symptoms or can this mean i am getting ill? I can't sleep properly due to anxiety of not being able to breath during sleep? What should i do in the present scenario as i dont want to also get the covid scare by visiting hospital in kochi with things at the ever worst now? My wife suggested me to do steam which i am doing. Also i took nebulization with budecot ampule twice, is that recommended? What else should i do?

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Dr. Rahul Reddy

Pulmonologist 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

Sob could be due to withdrawal symptoms. Kindly take aromatherapy.

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Dr. P M Anbumaran Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. P M Anbumaran

Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management