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I been smoking since 4 years now em going through my medical advice for abroad does chest xray shows any defects?
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Maybe: Typically a short history of only a few years of smoking won't show changes on x-ray but it varies from person to person and is also very dependent on how many cigarettes you smoke. But it's never too early to quit.
Answered 11/26/2013
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