I've been smoking 23 cigarettes a day for a year, and I quit about a month ago. I'm really concerned about how long it will take for my lungs to start healing. Could you give me any idea about the recovery process and what to expect?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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It takes around 2 weeks to three months to improve lung function.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've just turned 31 and I'm a bit concerned because I weigh 98 kgs and have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I'm wondering if it's okay for me to start hitting the gym for some strength and weight training to help shed some pounds. Can this kind of exercise routine be good for me given my condition?

yes u can go , mainly do cardio

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I'm currently receiving treatment for tuberculosis, and it's been about 10 days. But every evening, I keep getting a fever. Is this something normal during treatment, or could it indicate another problem?

Continue ATT as advised by the pulmonologist.

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I'm wondering if pneumonia and tuberculosis leave the same kind of scar on your lungs after you've been treated. Could the scarring look similar, or do they have distinct differences? Just trying to understand what kind of impact these infections might have long-term.

not always

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