Quitting smoking.what to expect.

Dear Ask The Doctor: This is my fifth day of not smoking,was feeling good but woke up this morning and am struggling to breathe, is this normal?

Dear Carmel: The side effects you may experience when quiting smoking are : dizziness, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, anxiety and restlessness. You may have to consult your doctor for your breathing difficulty which is not a symptom of smoking/nicotine withdrawal.