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If you smoked as a teen and quit by age 23, do the lungs ever totally heal? i hear so many conflicting things, i would really like to know the truth!
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The Lung Heals: It is thought that in this scenario after five years the lungs have returned to fully normal functioning.
Answered 10/2/2013
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Long term follow up: Smoking for a number of years unfortunately does have long term potential consequences. If you notice any respiratory symptoms such as a prolonged cough, blood tinged sputum, weight loss, fevers or chest pain, please see your doctor. A chest radiograph is usually one of the first initial test after a complete history and physical exam.
Answered 7/14/2014
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