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Sir I have smoked a total of approx 1000 cigarettes in my lifetime till now-maybe like 0.15 pack year.I regret this ,I am willing to immediately quit and I am still worried about my health. Can you clarify if it is reversible change to recover my lungs and heart to normal if I smoke no more from now on?( it is a total of 1000 cigarettes in my lifetime, not in last 1 year or something...)
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That s a very good decision you have taken to quit smoking. Yes, as your age is 21, your lung function may be restored to normal, once you stop smoking.
But you need to undergo some tests to know upto what extent the smoking has affected your lung function.consukt online for further evaluation
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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 prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
If you stop smoking at this age group the changes are reversible
If symptomatic get a pulmonary function test done
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
1st need to assess the effect of smoking on your lungs..accordingly it can be managed if you are determined to quit
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Dr. Bhavya Sri Mothiki
Pulmonologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
As you are young, if you completely quit now, you may be able to regain your normal lung function in 10 to 15 years as you have smoked a lot. However, do not feel depressed as you can overcome it with willpower and if not, medications can help you. Kindly consult.
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