Can't breathe properly

[Molly35]

I gave up smoking 2 weeks ago

I'm 66 year old lady

Before giving up I used to be able to walk my dog. But know I can only get to the top of the road and have to turn back. I get shortness of breath and pains also I

[mskpjb]

Congratulations on giving up smoking. Now you need to make an appointment with your GP. Not that there's necessarily anything wrong but it will put your mind at rest. Quite a lot of people feel worse when they first give up smoking. Stay strong ! Sheila xx

[megannell]

" Hello Molly.. well done for giving up the cigarettes... And yes! You will for a short while feel worse for being sencible. What i did, was cut them out gradually. Doing cold turkey is hard on your lungs too." My Dr, told me that"... So I only smoked one a day until my lungs got used to being with the out the dreaded tobacco... I then used a nicotine pippet." You can get them from your GP" And now 4 years plus. I have been able to be smoke free. I hope this might offer you a little bit of reasurance, we are stronger than we give credit to ourselves.. keep us informed on your progress. And Don't! Beat yourself up.. You've done so well..x Megan.."

[Molly35 in reply to megannell]

Thank you so much for your reply x

[Molly35 in reply to megannell]

Hi McDonnell I gave in and had 1 high a day. It could be psychological but it helps x

[Kristicats]

Maybe Your lung are getting used to working without all the poison? I did feel quite wheezy for some time once I stopped. Have you tried breathing exercises? BLF have some good ones on the site. Good luck keep up the good work.