How long does it take for your lungs to heal after you quit smoking?


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Quit Smoking You may temporarily cough more in the 1st week after you quit as your lungs are clearing themselves. It can take 9 months though.

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1 to 9 months after quitting smoking, coughing & shortness of breath decrease; cilia regain normal function in the lungs.

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