In fact, Dr. Balentine says that, on occasion, heartburn pain can be so severe that … 5.7k views Answered >2 years ago. Dr. Venkata Chilakapati answered. quit smoking Drink plenty of fluids; add roughage: fruits, vegetables, and whole grain cereals. I started getting upper back pain the last two years I smoked. One of the ways smoking harms the lungs is the damage it does to the tiny hair-like cilia that help keep your lungs free of pollutants. Pain As the heart grows stronger and can process blood to all the areas of the body more efficiently, the spasms and twitching should go away. You can help lower it again if you quit. As time progresses, they will begin to repair themselves. Lung improvement begins after 2 weeks to 3 months. Inflammation is a key component of smoking-related lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Seems like it goes away after few weeks. Essentially, the pleura are two different layers that line your lungs. I think you already sense that it isn't good; or else you wouldn't have posted about it. Drink plenty of fluids; add roughage: fruits, vegetables, and whole grain cereals. Quitting was so hard, but I overcame my cravings using nicotine gum. Two weeks to three months after quitting: Your circulation improves, and your lung function increases. I did some reading and found that its quite normal to cough etc - your body is clearing out all the crap from smoking. Intestinal movement decreases for a brief period. It should come as no surprise that smoke of all varieties is harmful to your lungs. She also had pain in her throat, hips, legs, chest, back, and even her intestines. Gave up Smoking Six Weeks Ago Shortness of Breath After Quitting Smoking - New Health Advisor Cardiology 23 years experience. The inflammation of the pleura is called pleuritis. After Quitting Smoking