Rick Johnston
New member
Right now, when I wake up I will take one good deep breath and there will be a sharp pain on my left side of my chest. A couple months ago it was so sharp that I could barely take a breath in; I would have to press into my chest with my hands and slowly force myself to inhale deeper each time until I succeeded in taking a full inhalation, after which the pain subsided. It only happens once each morning and after a full breath it is gone. I'm almost 22 years old. Does anyone know what the cause may be? I used to smoke when I was 18, I haven't smoked in almost 4 years. I used to smoke a pack a day. Thanks.