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I have a half pack year history of smoking for the last one year. if i quit within two months, how long will it take for my lungs to detoxify?
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Do it fast!: Every day of smoking causes damage. So sooer you quit better of you are.The benefits start showing within a matter of days.Lungs improve within one to two months.Rest of the systems take a little longer.But quit now...Why wait for two months?
Answered 4/19/2014
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