I have bronchitis?

[Tunnocks T!ts]

I am 29 years old, i smoke socially (20 x per week) which I will never do again. My sister emailed me to say that people come down with bronchitis usually have other health problems. She is married to a doctor and he agrees that although this could be a one off maybe all is not well.I am overweight and stressed and on medication for depression for 10 years. Could they be right I am heading for a 40 year old heart attack?

[failte1950]

Wow this is so like my own story!I smoke 50 a day, its wrong I know.I am overweight and stressed too.We ought to think more of our lives, value ourselves more. Lets Do It! let say , 'right I am going to get and stay healthy' Don't know if it will do us any good, but for sure wont do us any harm ! Good Luck to us! lets do it OK

[RaeRae]

You have quite a few of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease...smoking, being overweight and overstressed. Does your family have a history of heart disease? How is your cholesterol and blood pressure? Are you physically active? The good news is that it is never too late to change your lifestyle to reduce your risk. You already know how to do this. Stop smoking, exercise more, lose weight and try to reduce the stress in your life. While stress may not contribute directly to heart disease, it can contribute to hypertension. This affects your heart health. It will be hard and take commitment on your part, but I know you can do it! Are there support groups in your area for weight loss and smoking cessation? Or maybe you have a friend or relative that has the same goals as you. The buddy system is a great way to keep motivated and achieve your goals. Good luck to you!