Ive been smoking for a while now, mostly just a couple of cigarettes a day unless Im drinking, then it can go up to 6 or 7. Im starting to worry about my lungs. How can I tell if theyre still in good condition or if theres some damage? Any way to check this out?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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do chest xray and pulmonary function tests

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Answered 04/07/2025

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