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If i stop smoking does the black on my lungs disappear?

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Dr. Adam Front answered

Yes: Each organ system in the body has a set timeline for cell death and replacement. The cells in the lungs are all replaced after about 7 years.

Dr Considine agreed

Answered 7/14/2018

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A member asked:

If i stop smoking does the black on my lungs disappear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Front answered

Dr Considine agreed

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