Prevention
Smoking and lung health
How tobacco affects airways — and why stopping remains worthwhile at any stage. · 4 min
Smoke injures airways, reduces clearance of mucus and drives chronic inflammation. Risk of COPD and other diseases rises with cumulative exposure.
Stopping smoking benefits lung and cardiovascular health. Support, including medicines where appropriate, is a clinical discussion.
This article does not estimate personal risk percentages.
Educational content only. It does not replace a consultation with Dr. Ravi Charan or another qualified clinician.