I'm having some trouble with breathlessness. I've been smoking regularly for just five days, but now I'm completely staying away from it. Even so, I'm still experiencing this breathlessness. What could be going on? Any insights would be really helpful!

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

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3+ Yrs

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do one chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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