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I have been a smoker for about five years but recently I've found that my first two or three cigarettes of the day make me feel really lightheaded. I used to get this when I first started smoking, why am is this happening again now? (link)
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Smoking constricts your blood vessels, meaning there is less room for oxygen in your blood. In essence, it strangles you, so the light-headedness is from lack of oxygen. Since you have been a smoker for a few years and this is popping up suddenly, I would be concerned that something is happening with your blood pressure/heart. My husband is a smoker and a couple of years ago he had this same issue. It ended up being a big health scare that ended in a near stroke and trip to the hospital. So go to the doctor to get yourself checked out. Or quit smoking. But I know how hard that is, so if you can quit cold turkey, you should at least go to the doctor so you can have a better idea of what's happening with your body.
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Thanks, I hadn't considered that there could be a more serious problem behind it. I'll definitely go to the doctor and get it checked out.
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