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Do any doctor offices in new jersey remove tar from people's lung cuz i was wondering if i go to the doctors if they can remove the tar from my lungs ?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

No: You're only 20 years old. The only way to get "tar" in your lungs is to smoke. Just stop smoking and your lungs will be fine.

Answered 11/21/2013

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A member asked:

Do any doctor offices in new jersey remove tar from people's lung cuz i was wondering if i go to the doctors if they can remove the tar from my lungs ?

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