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How long is it supposed to it take for your body/lungs to heal after quitting smoking?

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6 month: While some parts of the lungs may heal from the damage caused by smoking, much of the damage is permanent and will leave smokers (and quitters) at an increased risk for a range of health problems.

Answered 4/16/2013

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