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Is it possible to get copd at such an early age after smoking for a little less than a year?

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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Unlikely: Unless you have very sensitive lungs, it is unlikely that you would develop COPD after one year of smoking. But: that doesn't mean it's ok to keep smoking! the sooner you quit, the better it is for your health. Quit now, please.

Answered 6/10/2014

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