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When do the lungs recover from smoking cessation?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Stopping Smoking: It is often thought that in the fifth year post cigarettes much of lung function has returned. But, this is not always the case. Any days post cigarettes are good for you.

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Answered 1/25/2018

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