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Vitamin a can help to rebuild the lungs after smoking cessation?

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Dr. Hummayun Ismail answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Does not: Sorry have to say that Vit A does not rebuild lungs. Congratulations for stopping to smoke. Risk associated with smoking are reduced over time after smoking cessation. Most important is never to smoke again. Thanks.

Answered 10/10/2015

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