How do most people feel after quitting smoking after 2 1/2 years? Is it natural to have shortness of breath ? -
Occassionally, I have shortness of breath and just have an ill feeling, sometimes dizzy, no energy. Is this normal? I had been smoking for about 30 years.
You had been smoking for such a long time that you can probably expect to have some long term effects such as shortness of breath. Your lungs are damaged and although over time they may recover somewhat, they will never be close to 100%. If you start feeling really sick or very short of breath or your symptoms really start affecting your life you need to see a doctor.
Hope you feel better, and I-m so glad you decided to quit.
Well,I quit over two years now and I can breath better than before.You should have all of your lung capacity restored by now.Try raising your heart rate up by cardiovascular exercise,if you still have problems go see a doctor.
I smoked 6 packs a day for years till sumthin happened .
My 1st heart attack . Have had 4 more but I HAVE HAD NO DESIRE for a puff since 1990 .
Smoking does kill people .
I tried to quit many times before I saw the light at the end of the tunnel .
It was peaceful but God sent me back for some reason .
Good job on staying smoke free! I quit 3 years ago and go through this too. I went to see a pulmonologist and they gave me a lung function test. He told me that from smoking for so long I had developed emphysema. As long as I don-t smoke any more, it shouldn-t get a whole lot worse than it is now. Good luck!