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What repercussions on lung function can 6 years of 1pack/day of smoking have?

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Can cause damage and: decreased lung function and increase your risk for many cancers,. Quit now before you do more damage.

Dr Arnoult and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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