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Does alcohol help clean my lungs and get rid of the tar from smoking?
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No: You are dreaming. Your best bet to keep from damaging your lungs is to stop smoking while you can. Alcohol can do many things, but it only cleans when you wipe it on your skin.
Answered 2/26/2013
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