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Is smoking the only thing that damages my lungs?
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No: Anything which can cause persistent irritation, or infection can eventually lead to scarring and reduced lung function. Smoking is far away the most common cause of COPD and reduced lung function. I don't know what is even a close second? Asthma? ..
Answered 9/3/2015
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