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How long does it take for a smokers alveoli to be damaged permanently? i smoked 10 per day for 1 year when i was 18. havent smoked since and im now 23
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Over 100 cigarettes: cause some damage which dose not repair but the fact you quit after 1 year the damage should e minimal and your risk of heart disease has returned to normal after 4 years,. Congratulations on making a smart decision 5 years ago.
Answered 7/20/2014
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