My bf, age 34, has had visable pulses in his neck for 2 years. Before this he did not. He smokes, eats poorly, and will not see a doctor. Now he is experiencing shortness of breath since the onset of a cold 2 days ago. He has had a chronic cough for at leat 11 years. Can anyone give me a link to a website that may have info on the causes of these symptoms or have any advice. If he hears it from someone other than me, he may listen. (Charmer, huh)