Hi im getting a pain in the left side of my chest and upper back it feels like a pain in my heart.pain gets worse when couging or breathing in.it only came on me this morning im a 26 year old male and smoke 20 a day.g had this pain 2 months ago when i had a cold but went away.
Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ECG and 2d echo should be done first in your case. If both are normal than no need to worry about heart diseases. It would also be advisable for you to get a chest x-ray done. If it is normal then get a PFT done which will tell us how much your lungs are functioning and what is the effect of smoking on them. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. STOP SMOKING before it causes more harm to you.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.