I quit smoking a while ago, is it likely to have done any irreversible damage?!
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I was smoking for 4 years in total - the first 2 years was only 1 or 2 cigarettes a day, then up to a couple of nights a week I would smoke half a pack socially. In the last 2 years of smoking I was having about 8 - 10 a day, and more in social situations. I quit 4 months ago and am now 23. Is it likely that most of the damage will heal? Being 4 months since I quit, would my body have recovered completely by now?
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Consult your family doctor who will be in a position to tell youy exactly what harm has been done to your body or whether it is reversible or not. On the face of it I don't think you have suffered any serious harm.
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This is easy for me to say because I am not a smoker, but doesn't every cigarette do you damage? You have been breathing tar into your lungs which will be there in some form, depending on how much you smoked before you stopped. I do know that when you stop smoking, your health improves though. I'm not sure if it improves 100% or what but you do notice a difference quickly. I would definately speak to your GP who will be able to give you more specific information. To get you started, have a look at this website:
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-drugs-tobacco-resources.htm/$FILE/tobcfacts_harms.pdf
You might also want to call the Australian quit line on 131848 to ask them about your health status.
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