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2017-11-27 10:17:28
Hi, I used to smoke some year back... and i did it for many years before leaving it. Is there any way to find out the lung health now... and is there any way to get rid of any type of tar that was build in my lung!!
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a pulmonary function test which will tell us about your lung capacity and has oking caused any damage by the same. Consult a pulmonologist for the same. Hope your questions were answered.
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if you are from Bangalore you can consult me at my clinic at Hebbal kempapura. Details are given in practo.

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