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Is Lung Damage done by Smoking for long period reversible or not like COPD or Asthma?
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Dr. S.K. Tandonyrs exp
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Not But stopping help a lot.
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Dr. Shobhit Tandonyrs exp
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Generally nor reversible.
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Dr. Dhruba Bhattacharyayrs exp
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Permanent damage.
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Dr. Mool Chandyrs exp
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Not reversible, but quiting do improve lung functions.
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Dr. Sameeryrs exp
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Hello, Chronic smoking can lead to COPD and / or asthma . The earlier abstinence from smoking has better chances of healing , but lungs once damaged do not regenerate.
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