I have been smoking since I was 16, i'm now 22. I also used to smoke a lot of weed between 16-21 but have stopped since 21. I've been off cigarettes for 2 weeks.

For the past week or so I have been experiencing what can be described as "aching lungs". I thought at first it was muscle ache from where I had been weight training but I didn't work my upper back muscles at all. I feel no sharp pains when I breathe in but it does feel a bit tight when lungs are near to been full up, if that makes any sense.

At times it doesn't hurt at all, other times it hurts in the general area of my lower ribs and sometimes only one side will hurt and will alternate. If I apply pressure it relieves the pain for a few seconds. I am going to see my doctor in the next few days, I am hoping for the best but also fear the worst in lung cancer.

While I understand I cant be diagnosed over the internet, if anyone with this experience or any medical knowledge can give me some advice on what to expect, it would be most appreciated.