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How I Can Test And Confirm The "effects Of Smoking"

Hi, I am Kamal. I have been smoking for 14 Years..Daily an average 5 cigarettes. Now I am planning to quit. I would like to diagnose my body for the effects of smoking..what are the diagnostics available today? Also please suggest which doctor( specialization) to consult?
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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Hi welcome to HCM...

According to history you are heavy and chronic smoker ...

Smoking can release elastase and it can damage lung elastic tissue ....
Smoker can develop following disease ....
1.Bronchitis and emphysema (COPD)
2.Restrictive lung disease
3.Interstitial lung fibrosis
4.Lung cancer
5.Smoker more prone for infections also
..

As such smoking having multiple effect on body ....

To detect for above disease following investigations available ...
1.Chest x ray
2.Spirometry
3.If needed lung biopsy

Its good you have taken decision regarding stoppage of smoking ...

Consult pulmonologist for that ...

Take care

Regards :
Dr.Parth
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How I Can Test And Confirm The "effects Of Smoking"

Hi welcome to HCM... According to history you are heavy and chronic smoker ... Smoking can release elastase and it can damage lung elastic tissue .... Smoker can develop following disease .... 1.Bronchitis and emphysema (COPD) 2.Restrictive lung disease 3.Interstitial lung fibrosis 4.Lung cancer 5.Smoker more prone for infections also .. As such smoking having multiple effect on body .... To detect for above disease following investigations available ... 1.Chest x ray 2.Spirometry 3.If needed lung biopsy Its good you have taken decision regarding stoppage of smoking ... Consult pulmonologist for that ... Take care Regards : Dr.Parth