India, Sept. 20 -- Smoking leaves behind lasting damage on the lungs, but the good news is that this damage isn't always permanent. While no food can act as a "magic eraser" to undo years of smoking, certain nutrients are known to support lung health, reduce inflammation, and speed up the body's natural healing process. With the right diet and lifestyle changes, it is possible to help your lungs repair and regain strength after quitting smoking.

Dr. Sonia Goel, a pulmonologist specialising in asthma, tuberculosis, sleep apnea, and COPD, has highlighted five foods that may help reverse the damage caused by smoker's lung. In an Instagram video posted on September 10, she emphasised that quitting smoking is the crucial first step, but incor...