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My lungs recently collapsed about 3 months ago can i smoke?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

You may BUT: You should Not!! Inflammation, bronchitis, emphysema, poor cilia action and pneumothorax are all related to smoking. AND heart disease and lung cancer!

Dr Linn agreed

Answered 6/15/2014

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