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Before i quit smoking thirty-one years ago. i spoked 1 ppd. could this cause a lung disease?

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Dr. Myra Skluth answered

Yes: The longer you smoked the greater the likelihood of disease.

Answered 3/7/2018

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A member asked:

Before i quit smoking thirty-one years ago. i spoked 1 ppd. could this cause a lung disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Myra Skluth answered

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