I am trying to quit smoking and on a
program that seems to help. Sometimes I
run out of breath. What happens now, do I
die soon? Is there something I could
do?
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General Q&A Answer A2912 Posted: 06-13-07 06:50am
Quitting smoking may cause some after
effects. People who quit smoking may feel
anxious, irritable, hungry, more tired,
have problems with the sleeping, gaining
weight or breathe problems. These are
short side effects and usually pass soon.
You might consider a gentle exercise
program to help increase the capacity of
your lungs. Qi gong, yoga asana, or other
traditional practices are beneficial to
many people.
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