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Hello, I would like to know that if I were to quit smoking now, will my emphysema go away? I have been smoking for 3 years and I am only 22 year's old :(

Hi Mr. Worker,

No, it won't go away.  The damage to your lungs has been done.  But, stopping smoking can help prevent further damage.

What stage are you?

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Idk I havent seen a doctor yet, I can't afford one, and I get these coughs from time that produce a lit of mucus and have me worried that I might actually have emphysema
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OK. I'd assumed you'd been diagnosed.  There is a good chance you may not have emphysema. You would be very young for it.  I'm not saying it would be impossible just unlikely.

Your cough could be due to a number of things including allergies. See your doctor and stop smoking.  Good luck.

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