I've been feeling a bit of breath shortness after breakfast and while climbing stairs, and my breathing isn't as smooth as it used to be. I had a history of smoking for 9 years, then switched to vaping e-cigarettes for 2 years. I've quit all nicotine and smoking products for the past two weeks. Could you tell me what tests I should consider to understand the impact of my past smoking and vaping on my health?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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do chest x ray and pulmonary function test

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Take paracetamol SOS

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