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I just quit smoking, and am wondering what the best techniques or medicine are to get my lungs healthy and functioning like i had never smoked?

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Quit Smoking: amazingly they will heal on their own. You did the best thing ever already. Get on a good exercise program, never smoke again. Great going!

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2018

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