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What is a best way to find out if your lungs are in good shape or not? i smoke a pack or so a day.

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Top priority to: keep your lungs healthy is to quit smoking. Your doctor may order a chest X-ray, lung function tests, and labs. Best wishes on quitting. It will save you from getting lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease.

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Answered 8/10/2015

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A member asked:

What is a best way to find out if your lungs are in good shape or not? i smoke a pack or so a day.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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