Can lungs heal after 40 years of smoking?

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Dr Chandra P

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40 years of smoking causes damage to lungs which cannot be reversed. But quitting smoking helps from more detoriation

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really concerned about the potential effects of doing an HRCT. Could it actually stimulate or spread any existing fibrotic opacities in the lungs? I'm worried because I've heard mixed opinions about it and would love some clarity from you.

HRCT-to much radiations can cause cancer.Also contraindicated in case of pregnancy and anxiety disorders.

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I'm trying to find out which foods are really bad for bronchial asthma. Are there specific things I should avoid eating to help manage it better?

avoid cold water and spicy foods

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I've been dealing with a cold and cough recently. My nose was stuffy and stayed that way for about three days, plus I had a burning throat for two days. I also had a fever for a day, but now, it's just the cough that's bothering me. It feels like there's mucus getting stuck in my throat. No other symptoms otherwise, but yesterday morning, some blood appeared in my sputum when I woke up. I had to cough pretty hard to clear my throat, but then I noticed a bit of blood again in the evening. Is this something I should be worried about? I took paracetamol and different cough syrups initially and montelukast for four days. I'm not taking any medicine now. Do you think I need to take something else?

That could be bronchitis,take adequate rest and consume balanced diet,visit physician for appropriate management

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