I am on day 5 and I am having the same problems - and woke up twice last night. I did a lot of cardio too while smoking and did not have any kind of breathing issues. I imagine whatever adjustments the lungs are making are for its benefit. But you are definitely not alone.

I quit cold turkey like you, and never had any problems at all. I was wheezing and coughing before I quit, soon as I quit, it left. I breath deep and sleep great. No idea what could cause it.

CHANGE....your body is changing which always causes,imagine, changes...could even be some anxiety over your quit that you in your mind are not entirely aware of, but your body is.....don't know, but I do know you are doing yourself a great service by quitting cigarettes.

...Oh and best wishes in your quit, you really can do it!!!!

I experienced the same thing around the same time as you, and I still do on occasion. I am at 2 months 2 weeks. I think it might just be our bodies changing and anxiety like Shell said. If it continues I would see a doctor though.

Thanks so much Cleo, I really appreciate your response. Knowing someone else is feeling this way makes me feel a little better.

Hi
I am 4 mos. + 10 days quit and I too have been experiencing this problem for about 2 1/2 mos. now. I have an appt. this a.m. with an allergy doc. I had been diagnosed with Asthma 10 years ago. Used an inhailer but quit it since I did not have shortness of breath the way I do today. I will let you know what he tells me. I tried for days to get an appt with an allergy doc and they were all booking into Jan. I was lucky the 5th Doc I called had a cancellation for today so I was able to get right in. God Bless

Hi leoclark,

Thanks for your response. Please let me know what your doctor said. I am feeling so bad today that I may have my husband take me to the ER.
Waiting patiently for you r response

I quit seven weeks ago and afterwards was diagnosed with C.O.P.D. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). This is an umbrella for a number of illnesses. What I actuallly have is Chronic Obstructive AIRWAYS disease. Am now on puffers - Seritde and Ventalin and my breathing has improved. You may have something that is easily treatable, so if it doesn't improve soon or gets worse go and see a doctor. In fact I'd go and see one now. It is probobly the best way to put your mind at ease. While some of us who quit smoking have these symptoms, we may have them for different reasons!