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  • 28 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I recently quit smoking after more than 8 years, but now I'm having issues with some right lung pain and it feels uneasy to breathe sometimes. I've also been dealing with frequent colds. Are there any home remedies or tips that could help with these symptoms? I'm really looking for some advice on what to do.

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

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regular breathing exercises, complete cessation of smoking in future

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