Will a smoker’s lungs clean themselves if they quit smokin g and how long does it take?

Yes. If you’re a daily or heavy smoker it takes about 7 years for your lungs to clear themselves. However, any bronchial damage done is generally not reversible. This could mean reduced capacit…   Top stories for {NAME} [Quora](   [Will a smoker’s lungs clean themselves if they quit smoking and how long does it take?]( Chris Hansen, Technology Professional (1995-present) • [Answered September 18]( [Yes. If you’re a daily or heavy smoker it takes about 7 years for your lungs to clear themselves. However, any bronchial damage done is generally not reversible. This could ... Read more » [Upvote] 69 [Comment] 9](   [My son now has a 3.9 UW GPA, with very good extracurriculars. Is he done for top schools such as Cal, UIUC, and Stanford? 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