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I have been smoking since last three years, what are the damages it has done to my body till now ?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Damage: You have certainly damaged your airways but it is not too late to reverse the damage by quitting now!!!

Dr Naghmi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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