Is smoking once a month OK?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Smoking in any quantity is injurious to health.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm looking to find out about any treatments or procedures for lung washing or cleaning. I really want to get my lungs cleansed. Can you advise me on where to go for this kind of treatment in Hyderabad?

you can do chest xray and then proceed further

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I'm having some trouble with low breathing when I'm in hilly areas. I got my TMT and echo tests done, and they came back normal. Should I be worried about staying in the hills, or would it be better for me to move back to a more level area?

High altitude is the cause. seroflo rotahaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.

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Hey, I'm wondering about my SPO2 levels. I check it sometimes and it ranges from 94 to 99, but I don't have any symptoms. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?

normal

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