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Will smoking cause infections in your lungs?
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Does increase risk: Smoking increases the risk of pneumonia (lung infection). It also is a strong contributor to COPD (emphysema/chronic bronchitis) which increases the risk of serious complications of pneunonia.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Yes: Smokers are more susceptible to viral and bacterial infections, including colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess and sinus infections. You are obviously concerned about it, and this would be a good time to look into smoking cessation programs.
Answered 1/5/2019
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