[malinda]

I am 16, going on 17, been smoking for a year and December i almost fainted i went to hospital to see what could make me cough so much! They told me lung infection prescribed me symbiont and the pain got worse but the cough is only really bad at night..
the only place i can go is hospital!! for Cray and yes i will quit smoking.. it will be horrible for my family though

[Nurse Susan]

Not really! You should quit though before it gets worse. I mean you don't want a big fat hole in your throat right?

[nonyabiznas]

I think it's unlikely that you have lung cancer at 16 but more than likely you are on your way if you keep up the smoking. My mother and father both died from smoking and it was not a pretty site. For my mom it started with the coughing spells. Not saying you should quit as that's your choice just telling you what I think. Anyhow a trip to the doctor again might be a good idea.

[maxmom]

Stop smoking. It is the most revolting thing a young girl can do.
If you've only been smoking a year, I doubt it, but I'm not a doctor - so obviously, I cannot say. It really depends how how many you were smoking.

It's the most terrible habit, I really hope you are truthful when you say you will quit.

[Rosie K]

You can get lung cancer at any age, but obviously the probability increases with age. Some people have very sensitive lungs and their immunity can not cope as well with the toxins. Even second hand smoke can cause lung cancer. Your baby will need their mommy alive! Please take care!

[henrywronger]

So many people can doing smoking more and more so they really increase more risk of cancer and that not important to getting only old age person but also have to risk of any age group people to doing regular smoking. So better is quite smoking soon as possible is really good to avoid more risk of lung cancer.