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  • 29/01/2025

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My dad has been smoking for the past 20 years, and now he's dealing with breathing issues. I'm wondering if there's any medical treatment or process that can help clear his lungs and improve his condition, besides the regular medicines? He has cut down on smoking, but the breathing problems are still there. What options do we have?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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That could be COPD, if it is so its irrevrsible problem and need appropriate management,visit Pulmonologist for the same

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