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How Much Damage Can One Cigarette Even Do? Whether it's cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or vaping, inhaling smoke or vapor takes a serious toll on your lungs, and it can happen faster than you think.

A year after she quit smoking, Kim Swart thought the half-million cigarettes she smoked between high school and retirement had become a distant memory. Her cough lingered, but she was saving $600 each ...