Will my sense of smell go back to normal once I stop smoking?

Donna Hill Howes, RN

Family Practitioner

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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Will my sense of smell go back to normal once I stop smoking?

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