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I cannot breath properly While running, I have a habit of smoking ,is this the reason I get breathing problem while running. Please say a good treatment, I am interested in joining army.
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Yes. Smoking makes the lung less elastic and fibrosis can occur. Stop smoking, it will take months to reverse damage, if it has been a temporary lung damage.
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