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I Quit Smoking A Week Ago, How Long It Will Take To Clear From Lungs ?
I quit smoking a week agoHow long does it take cigarette smoke to completely be removed from the lungs and blood I cannot have surgery until my lungs and blood are clear from smoking.
Sat, 11 Jun 2011
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You need to completely quit smoking. No occasional puffs. Drink Green tea and eat pineapples as they have antioxidants necessary for reducing the smoke induced damage to your lungs. Do deep breathing exercises and Pranayam which helps build lung compliance. I don't think there is a specific time that the lungs are freed of smoke and associated particles. It depends on your usage and frequency of smoking as well. Which Surgery are you undergoing.
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You need to completely quit smoking. No occasional puffs. Drink Green tea and eat pineapples as they have antioxidants necessary for reducing the smoke induced damage to your lungs. Do deep breathing exercises and Pranayam which helps build lung compliance. I don't think there is a specific time that the lungs are freed of smoke and associated particles. It depends on your usage and frequency of smoking as well. Which Surgery are you undergoing.
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