Quote Originally Posted by FakeBoobsRule
His symptoms really aren't explained by emphysema. Shortness of breath is the classic symptom as well as increased breathing rate, fatigue, and cough. It is caused by inflammation leading to decreased elasticity of the air sacs in the lungs. It is one of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. It is usually caused by smoking cigarettes (imagine that) and this guy seems too young to have it. Sharp pain just really isn't one of the signs of ephysema.


I want to hear back from the OP!
I think he may be right. My dad's a smoker for almost 40 years now or something. I've been getting second hand my whole life and starting smoking marijuana at age 11.

Sorry for second post.