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Dr. Juliette Wohlrab, M.D.

Pulmonologist

Dr. Juliette Wohlrab practices Pulmonology in Alexandria, VA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Wohlrab manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
29 years Experience
Dr. Juliette Wohlrab, M.D.
  • Alexandria, VA
  • Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny
  • Accepting new patients

I quit smoking, will my lungs heal?

Congratulations. Some damage may have already been done depending on how long & how much you smoked before quitting. The lungs can't really "heal" if there is emphysema but you READ MORE
Congratulations. Some damage may have already been done depending on how long & how much you smoked before quitting. The lungs can't really "heal" if there is emphysema but you will no longer subject them to further damage

Shortness of breath

Yes, be concerned and go see your physician