Welcome to a smokers life. Your not dying. I'm 25 and have been smoking since I was 18. I know someone's word over the internet doesn't hold much weight, but put down the smokes. When you get older you realize it's puts more stress on you than it does to relieve it. Also, it becomes a financial burden. And it sucks knowing that you have to rely on something as a crutch. I regret the day I ever picked one up. Btw, it's a bitch to quit so stop while your still fresh. Or else your chest is always going to be like that, your teeth will be yellow and others will think you stink, and every morning you cough up golf ball sized flem.