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Could smoking show up in a chest x-ray?
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Smoking effects: Hi moose5, smoking's damage to your lungs is visible on an chest x-ray. Characteristic changes consistent with pulmonary disease is evident with chronic smoking. Recently a new low dose ct imaging has been recommended for long term smokers that may identify lung cancer at an earlier stage than a chest x-ray. Doc ripley.
Answered 7/8/2019
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Dirty lungs?: Usually smoking appears on chest radiograph as prominent central markings which can also be seen in viral infection, reactive airway disease, and inhaling polutants.Interstitial markings or small lines in lungs more prominent.
Answered 7/8/2019
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