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  • 20 Years
  • 22/01/2025

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. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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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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