What causes lung pain when smoking?

In general, lung pain caused by smoking may be due to tobacco irritation, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchiectasis, or tuberculosis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:

1. Tobacco irritation

During smoking, harmful substances such as nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide may directly irritate lung tissues, leading to symptoms such as lung pain and shortness of breath. It is recommended to quit smoking and drink more water to help the body eliminate harmful substances.

2. Pneumonia

Smoking may reduce the lungs' defense capabilities, leading to pneumonia, which causes inflammation and swelling of lung tissues and results in lung pain. Symptoms may also include fever and difficulty breathing. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as ribavirin granules, ambroxol hydrochloride oral solution, and thymopeptin enteric-coated tablets may be used for treatment.

3. Bronchitis

Long-term smoking may damage the bronchial mucosa due to exposure to nicotine and tar, triggering bronchitis and consequently causing lung pain. Other possible symptoms include coughing and sputum production. Treatment may include medications such as amoxicillin capsules, roxithromycin tablets, and ribavirin granules, taken as directed by a physician.

4. Bronchiectasis

Chronic smoking may damage the muscles and elastic tissues of the bronchial walls, leading to bronchiectasis, which can pull and irritate the lungs, causing pain. Chronic cough and wheezing may also occur. Under medical supervision, medications such as cefixime capsules, ampicillin capsules, and azithromycin capsules may be used for treatment.

5. Tuberculosis

Smoking may impair lung function and damage the respiratory tract's mucosal lining and immune barrier, increasing the risk of developing tuberculosis, which can cause symptoms such as lung pain, cough with sputum, and night sweats. It is recommended to use medications such as kanamycin sulfate tablets, amikacin injection, and sodium para-aminosalicylate enteric-coated tablets under a doctor’s guidance.

Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits is important, such as going to bed early and waking up early, aiming to sleep before 11 p.m. each night, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring sufficient sleep.