I was smoking from last 6 yrs, but now I have decided to quite and did it. As till date smoking has left its effects on lungs, what you will suggest me to do for faster recovery? Thank you.

Dr. Nash KamdinGeneral Physician29yrs exp

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Dear Lybrateuser, - the day you left smoking the body started repairing itself by pushing out toxins & whatever the changes would have started reversing - the best way to recover is by leading a healthy & positive lifestyle - have a well balanced diet with more of fruits, vegetables including green leafy ones (for antioxidants), wholegrains instead of refined ones, protein-rich foods such as eggs, lean meats, milk and milk products, tofu, beans, lentils, pulses, sprouts, peas and nuts, healthy fats as in fish, olive & canola oil for cooking, avocados, nuts and seeds - have plenty of oral fluids including 8-10 glasses of water per day for proper hydration - do regular exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, yoga, meditation and deep breathing to reduce stress & to keep your mind and body fit - sleep well for at least 7-8 hrs at night, keep your sleep and wake up time fixed.  

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