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40. They say 25 yrs after stopping it is as if you never smoked. Asbestos is different

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 12:44 PM

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Asbestos particles are hard for the body to remove, being essentially hard crystals very difficult to dissolve.

Tarry chemicals from smoke and carbonaceous particles are much smaller and also inherently easier for the body to remove and repair.

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