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Do particles from smoke that you inhale from a fire or pieces of dust from clay stay in your lungs forever?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

No: if exposure was for a few seconds only. However, asthma raises the risk for an exacerbation. Best to see your doctor if you have symptoms or were exposed for a prolonged period

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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