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If you smoke for three years what are your chance for the lungs and thoat?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Not as good if...: You did not smoke at all. Smoking is bad. Nothing good comes out of smoking, and it is never too late to stop. A 3 year history is better than a 4 year history, stop now and hopefully you will be fine.

Answered 4/27/2013

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A member asked:

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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