i gave up smoking 3 weeks ago using champix. since i stopped i have been experiencing chest pains like the was something wrong with my lungs havent had a cough though.. had blood taken 3 days ago and my arm bruised right up past were the needle was is this normal to experience pain in the arm and significantly more bruising than ive had from previous needles ???
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor .... You have smoking history positive and now left smoking that is good... But previous damage occurred by smoking esp. If fibrosis developed than it can't be reversible... Your detail history of smoking duration and fever, Chat Doctor. . Investigate with chest x-ray and auscultation first.... If needed Spirometry can be done to assess severity, if COPD changes present... According to cause than further specific treatment can be guided Your bruise at needle site could be thrombophlebitis, ice application and heparin gel useful Consult pulmonologist for examination and further work up