I've been smoking for about four months now and I'm just 16. I'm really worried if this might have stunted my growth or if there's something I can do to recover from it. Can smoking actually affect my height at this age?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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smoking cesation is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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