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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken Post Smoking Withdrawal?

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Posted on Tue, 13 Jan 2015
Question: Due to a recent bout with the flu, I
have been able to quit smoking (one week smoke free). Is there anything I can do to clean up my lungs and prevent lung cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Further increase in risk can be prevented.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.

I understand your concern.
Risk of lung cancer from smoking is directly related to the quantity and duration of smoking(described in terms of pack years).

Even though we can reduce further increase in risk by stopping smoking, unfortunately there are no options available to revers the effect of previous exposure.

So let's just prevent further exposure. Avoid even passive smoking by keeping away from others smoke.
You need not worry much. Cessation at any point will definitely help reducing risk of developing lung cancer.
Let's hope for the best.

Hope I have answered your query.
Be free to ask if you need further clarifications.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken Post Smoking Withdrawal?

Brief Answer: Further increase in risk can be prevented. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to HCM forum. Thanks for posting to us. I understand your concern. Risk of lung cancer from smoking is directly related to the quantity and duration of smoking(described in terms of pack years). Even though we can reduce further increase in risk by stopping smoking, unfortunately there are no options available to revers the effect of previous exposure. So let's just prevent further exposure. Avoid even passive smoking by keeping away from others smoke. You need not worry much. Cessation at any point will definitely help reducing risk of developing lung cancer. Let's hope for the best. Hope I have answered your query. Be free to ask if you need further clarifications. Wishing you good health. Thank you.