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Hello sir. How long lungs will take to recover to normal after 5-6 years of smoking?
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It depends on the nature and severity of lung damage. If it is early and reversible may be in 6 months to 12 years. After permanent severe damage the damaged lung part cant be reversed, but by stopping smoking further damage can be prevented. All the best
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