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Could you get emphysema from one pack of cigarettes?

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Yes: Very unlikely but 1 pack per day for greater than 15-20 years significantly increases your risk of developing copd.

Answered 10/6/2011

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Depends: If it is one pack your entire life, it is less likely. But, if it is one pack a day...It is highly possible.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 11/10/2012

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