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Stopped smoking for about a year and a half. is there any tar buildup in my lungs any more?

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Dr. Rada Ivanov answered

Not any more: Should not be any additional tar build-up in your lungs any more. A lot of the damage that has been done already cannot be reversed. But you did the best thing, keep up with it!

Answered 7/29/2012

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A member asked:

Stopped smoking for about a year and a half. is there any tar buildup in my lungs any more?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rada Ivanov answered

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