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Health TopicsSubstance Abuse and AddictionImpact Of Nicotine Addiction On The Body
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Will my sense of smell go back to normal once I stop smoking?

Donna Hill Howes, RN
Donna Hill Howes, RN
Family Practitioner
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Cigarette smoking often damages your ability to smell. However, if you quit smoking, not only will your risk of early death be minimized, but your ability to smell will be fully restored.

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