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I have two questions and looking for answer. I have smoked 15 cigarettes for 12 years. I have quit smoking now from last one month. My questions are below.
1. Heard that lung capacity decrease in smokers. Is it true?
2. If yes, does that affect in anyway in future even after quitting smoking.
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Yes smoking does affect the lung capacity. The earlier you quit, the better it is.
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Take a consultation to pulmonologist for better evaluation and tratment
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First step towards your lung health you have taken- by quitting smoking!
Yes, it’s true that smoking effects lung functions.
To assess the present status of lung function , PFT/ spirometry is recommended.
After quitting for many many years, the risk for lung related diseases becomes somewhat equivalent to non smokers.
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short answer to both questions- YES !
Get a pft to rule out any oads
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment for the same
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
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We can't predict how much damage it has caused, because it depends on so many factors. But as you early it won't be that much severe.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
1.yes.
2.yes.But the severity may decrease.
Need certain tests for assessing the Lung capacity. Pl never smoke.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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