Are the Lungs the most imperfect part of the human body?
Q. I can't think of another organ that is as vulnerable. We need them to live and they have to constantly be working like the heart, but things like fiberglass and asbestos can get stuck in there and our only defense is to cough until we die. Shouldn't there be a better method of purging dangerous materials from the lungs considering it's very easy for particles to get stuck in there? Shouldn't humans develop a filter in the trachea? Why not?
Asked by Inmate No. 6602224175 - Tue Oct 14 01:08:50 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ok.. assume there was a filter in trachea that collects asbestos and harmful particle.. what will happen if it gets clogged? you ll not even be able to breathe air properly then there must be something else created to send out the collected material, and it ll become a complex process this can't make a lung an imperfect organ.. the reason it is this way is that it ll let you live a little longer without a filter that would otherwise be worser
Answered by rare - Tue Oct 14 03:45:36 2008
Q. I can't think of another organ that is as vulnerable. We need them to live and they have to constantly be working like the heart, but things like fiberglass and asbestos can get stuck in there and our only defense is to cough until we die. Shouldn't there be a better method of purging dangerous materials from the lungs considering it's very easy for particles to get stuck in there? Shouldn't humans develop a filter in the trachea? Why not?
Asked by Inmate No. 6602224175 - Tue Oct 14 01:08:50 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Ok.. assume there was a filter in trachea that collects asbestos and harmful particle.. what will happen if it gets clogged? you ll not even be able to breathe air properly then there must be something else created to send out the collected material, and it ll become a complex process this can't make a lung an imperfect organ.. the reason it is this way is that it ll let you live a little longer without a filter that would otherwise be worser
Answered by rare - Tue Oct 14 03:45:36 2008
Why do my lungs burn and i start coughing when i run?
Q. I have recently started running every day. After about 2 minutes my lungs start to burn really bad and i start coughing. I also get very itchy. Does anyone know why this happens?
Asked by LuLu - Tue Jul 22 00:26:23 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i have a similar problem -sounds like 'activity induced asthma'. ask your doctor for a resuce (albuterol) inhaler - that's what mine gave me. i take a puff or 2 about 5 mins before i start exercise - it helps me.
Answered by Melinda H - Tue Jul 22 00:30:21 2008
Q. I have recently started running every day. After about 2 minutes my lungs start to burn really bad and i start coughing. I also get very itchy. Does anyone know why this happens?
Asked by LuLu - Tue Jul 22 00:26:23 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i have a similar problem -sounds like 'activity induced asthma'. ask your doctor for a resuce (albuterol) inhaler - that's what mine gave me. i take a puff or 2 about 5 mins before i start exercise - it helps me.
Answered by Melinda H - Tue Jul 22 00:30:21 2008
How long your lungs take to clean themselves after you quit smoking?
Q. After you quit smoking how long does it take for your lungs to fully clean thmselves? BTW i don't smoke just asking.
Asked by sally - Sun Apr 19 14:06:27 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I wrote an essay on this... Once a person ceases smoking, the body immediately starts to cleanse itself of the chemicals contained in tobacco smoking. After twenty minutes, a person s blood pressure and pulse rate will return to normal. This means immediately the risk of a heart attack is reduced. After eight hours the carbon dioxide levels in the blood are halved resulting in enhanced energy levels. After twenty four hours all carbon dioxide is eliminated from the body. The lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris that has built up. After forty eight hours, nicotine is completely eliminated from the body. A person s sense of taste and smell is also improved. After seventy two hours, the bronchial tubes relax and… [cont.]
Answered by Jenny C - Sun Apr 19 14:33:49 2009
Q. After you quit smoking how long does it take for your lungs to fully clean thmselves? BTW i don't smoke just asking.
Asked by sally - Sun Apr 19 14:06:27 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I wrote an essay on this... Once a person ceases smoking, the body immediately starts to cleanse itself of the chemicals contained in tobacco smoking. After twenty minutes, a person s blood pressure and pulse rate will return to normal. This means immediately the risk of a heart attack is reduced. After eight hours the carbon dioxide levels in the blood are halved resulting in enhanced energy levels. After twenty four hours all carbon dioxide is eliminated from the body. The lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris that has built up. After forty eight hours, nicotine is completely eliminated from the body. A person s sense of taste and smell is also improved. After seventy two hours, the bronchial tubes relax and… [cont.]
Answered by Jenny C - Sun Apr 19 14:33:49 2009
What does it mean when your lungs are damaged from asthma?
Q. Whenever I go in for my breathing test I always test badly. My doctor says that my lungs are just damaged and the good news is that they have not gotten any worse. What does she mean by damaged? Will it get worse?
Asked by mmjjff80 - Wed Oct 22 16:43:26 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. your doctor probably just means that there is some scar tissue. i know someone that had it cuz of asthma and she chose to get it removed with a lazer, but its not necessary. your fine
Answered by Sam - Wed Oct 22 16:47:10 2008
Q. Whenever I go in for my breathing test I always test badly. My doctor says that my lungs are just damaged and the good news is that they have not gotten any worse. What does she mean by damaged? Will it get worse?
Asked by mmjjff80 - Wed Oct 22 16:43:26 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. your doctor probably just means that there is some scar tissue. i know someone that had it cuz of asthma and she chose to get it removed with a lazer, but its not necessary. your fine
Answered by Sam - Wed Oct 22 16:47:10 2008
How does bacteria get into the lungs from the upper respiratory tract?
Q. Like in meningitis, how do these bugs travel so well into the lungs?
Asked by Vena Cava - Tue Nov 24 20:43:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Certain types of meningitis are unique in that the microbes become suspended in the air and can remain that way for an extended period of time. Disease that spread in an airborne fashion, such as meningitis and tuberculosis, are delivered to your lungs by simply breathing. For other diseases, such as bacterial pneumonia, the migration to the lungs is more difficult. The trachea is lined with cells that secrete mucous and other cells that have microscopic hair-like projections. Mucous is constantly produced and swept outward. This catches most microbes and expels them from the respiratory tract before they can cause problems. Diseases make it past this system when we don't expel the mucous in a timely manner. This can be because we are… [cont.]
Answered by Steven H - Wed Nov 25 00:02:06 2009
Q. Like in meningitis, how do these bugs travel so well into the lungs?
Asked by Vena Cava - Tue Nov 24 20:43:30 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Certain types of meningitis are unique in that the microbes become suspended in the air and can remain that way for an extended period of time. Disease that spread in an airborne fashion, such as meningitis and tuberculosis, are delivered to your lungs by simply breathing. For other diseases, such as bacterial pneumonia, the migration to the lungs is more difficult. The trachea is lined with cells that secrete mucous and other cells that have microscopic hair-like projections. Mucous is constantly produced and swept outward. This catches most microbes and expels them from the respiratory tract before they can cause problems. Diseases make it past this system when we don't expel the mucous in a timely manner. This can be because we are… [cont.]
Answered by Steven H - Wed Nov 25 00:02:06 2009
How do I help make my lungs healthy after quitting smoking?
Q. I've smoked for 35 yrs. and now I've stopped! So, is there a procedure I can do to get my lungs cleaned or will they ever be healthy again?
Asked by Angie S - Sat Feb 20 19:46:43 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bravo! Quitting is a huge accomplishment. Your body will work to purge itself of the toxins that are in all of your organs and cells, not just your lungs. It is normal to experience some "illness" of a respiratory type as your lungs find ways to expectorate. Some people feel disappointed at being sick more after quitting than they did when smoking. Eat healthy, exercise and breath. After about a year you will feel wonderful.
Answered by Susan - Sat Feb 20 20:38:23 2010
Q. I've smoked for 35 yrs. and now I've stopped! So, is there a procedure I can do to get my lungs cleaned or will they ever be healthy again?
Asked by Angie S - Sat Feb 20 19:46:43 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Bravo! Quitting is a huge accomplishment. Your body will work to purge itself of the toxins that are in all of your organs and cells, not just your lungs. It is normal to experience some "illness" of a respiratory type as your lungs find ways to expectorate. Some people feel disappointed at being sick more after quitting than they did when smoking. Eat healthy, exercise and breath. After about a year you will feel wonderful.
Answered by Susan - Sat Feb 20 20:38:23 2010
What happens to a climber's lungs as they go up a mountain?
Q. The answer is supposed to relate to pressure and gas laws. What also happens to a diver's lungs as they descend into the ocean floor?
Asked by Jess - Sun Apr 27 21:44:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As a climber goes up a mountain, due to change in pressure, with decreasing pressure, the lungs will expand more, increasing the lung capacity. They will have difficulty breathing though because there is less oxygen higher up, and your body will straight to breathe due to the pressure difference that your thorassic cage produces with the diaphragm. The reverse happens with a diver, as they go further to the ocean floor, there is increased pressure from the volume of water above them, so their lungs and chest cavity is compressed smaller as gas is compressible. This makes it harder to breathe, however with gas tanks, they use less oxygen because the lungs are smaller. This though is problematic because they will end up increasing… [cont.]
Answered by flehrad - Mon Apr 28 09:50:06 2008
Q. The answer is supposed to relate to pressure and gas laws. What also happens to a diver's lungs as they descend into the ocean floor?
Asked by Jess - Sun Apr 27 21:44:04 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As a climber goes up a mountain, due to change in pressure, with decreasing pressure, the lungs will expand more, increasing the lung capacity. They will have difficulty breathing though because there is less oxygen higher up, and your body will straight to breathe due to the pressure difference that your thorassic cage produces with the diaphragm. The reverse happens with a diver, as they go further to the ocean floor, there is increased pressure from the volume of water above them, so their lungs and chest cavity is compressed smaller as gas is compressible. This makes it harder to breathe, however with gas tanks, they use less oxygen because the lungs are smaller. This though is problematic because they will end up increasing… [cont.]
Answered by flehrad - Mon Apr 28 09:50:06 2008
How do you get on the lung transplant list and how do you get the lungs?
Q. I am 17 and my father has Emphysema I want to know what can he do to get on the lung transplant list as soon as possible because the medication for emphysema cause damage to the kidneys, heart and other organs. Which obviously lowers his chance to get the lungs. He has stopped smoking cold turkey. Please be as detailed and simple as possible I know that is a contradiction but remember I am 17 and just want to help my dad see my littlest brothers graduation.
Asked by Kookie - Tue Nov 10 20:28:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am sorry to hear about your fathers condition. To get a lung transplant he must be in the last stages of emphysema or COPD. Some risks include your father's body rejecting this donor's lung. Sometimes doctors do a heart transplant with the 2 lungs depending on each patient. You will need to carry a cell phone so when a lung becomes available they can reach u ASAP. . Donors are matched carefully for size, tissue type, and some other factors.Sometimes a healthy family member can donate a lung if you only need a single transplant. The stay in the hospital is about a week recovery time...and the surgery itself takes 4-6 hours for 1 lung or 6+ for both. Unfortunately you can not sign up for a lung online. Your father needs to be referred… [cont.]
Answered by jaimeismine3 - Tue Nov 10 20:40:43 2009
Q. I am 17 and my father has Emphysema I want to know what can he do to get on the lung transplant list as soon as possible because the medication for emphysema cause damage to the kidneys, heart and other organs. Which obviously lowers his chance to get the lungs. He has stopped smoking cold turkey. Please be as detailed and simple as possible I know that is a contradiction but remember I am 17 and just want to help my dad see my littlest brothers graduation.
Asked by Kookie - Tue Nov 10 20:28:18 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am sorry to hear about your fathers condition. To get a lung transplant he must be in the last stages of emphysema or COPD. Some risks include your father's body rejecting this donor's lung. Sometimes doctors do a heart transplant with the 2 lungs depending on each patient. You will need to carry a cell phone so when a lung becomes available they can reach u ASAP. . Donors are matched carefully for size, tissue type, and some other factors.Sometimes a healthy family member can donate a lung if you only need a single transplant. The stay in the hospital is about a week recovery time...and the surgery itself takes 4-6 hours for 1 lung or 6+ for both. Unfortunately you can not sign up for a lung online. Your father needs to be referred… [cont.]
Answered by jaimeismine3 - Tue Nov 10 20:40:43 2009
How and why is gas exchanged in the lungs?
Q. I have my biology final coming up and I need to know how and why gas is exchanged in the lungs please!
Asked by tannazzzzx3 - Sat Jun 6 23:37:14 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Oxygen diffuses from the lungs to the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood to the lungs. Both gases diffuse down their concentration gradients from high to low. Oxygen is needed by the body's cells for aerobic respiration and a constant supply is needed. Carbon dioxide is a waste product of aerobic respiration and has to be removed.
Answered by Peter S - Tue Jun 9 08:48:23 2009
Q. I have my biology final coming up and I need to know how and why gas is exchanged in the lungs please!
Asked by tannazzzzx3 - Sat Jun 6 23:37:14 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Oxygen diffuses from the lungs to the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses from the blood to the lungs. Both gases diffuse down their concentration gradients from high to low. Oxygen is needed by the body's cells for aerobic respiration and a constant supply is needed. Carbon dioxide is a waste product of aerobic respiration and has to be removed.
Answered by Peter S - Tue Jun 9 08:48:23 2009
How you long does it take for your lungs to recover after you smoke cigarretes?
Q. I'm always running and I'm an on again, off again smoker. I quit smoking for about six months but I've recently binged on the Newports again. Since I quit I've been able to run without fatigue better (duh!). But I was wondering if there is an exact scientific statistic on how long it takes for your lungs to recover, or if it varies by person. I'm pretty active, I run five days a week for four or five miles a shot. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Excuse me, I spelled cigarettes wrong. Oooops
Asked by montana16niner - Tue Feb 27 22:46:15 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My husband decided to stop smoking in June '06. His doctor xrayed his lungs. His doctor wanted him to return in 4 weeks to check his breathing. When he listened to his breathing he said that he could tell that his breathing was much better. He also xrayed his lungs and you could see the improvement there. I really do not think that running will prevent the cigarettes from harming your lungs, running is much better for cardiac.
Answered by ~Sheila~ - Tue Feb 27 23:49:26 2007
Q. I'm always running and I'm an on again, off again smoker. I quit smoking for about six months but I've recently binged on the Newports again. Since I quit I've been able to run without fatigue better (duh!). But I was wondering if there is an exact scientific statistic on how long it takes for your lungs to recover, or if it varies by person. I'm pretty active, I run five days a week for four or five miles a shot. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Excuse me, I spelled cigarettes wrong. Oooops
Asked by montana16niner - Tue Feb 27 22:46:15 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My husband decided to stop smoking in June '06. His doctor xrayed his lungs. His doctor wanted him to return in 4 weeks to check his breathing. When he listened to his breathing he said that he could tell that his breathing was much better. He also xrayed his lungs and you could see the improvement there. I really do not think that running will prevent the cigarettes from harming your lungs, running is much better for cardiac.
Answered by ~Sheila~ - Tue Feb 27 23:49:26 2007
What is the best way to expand your lungs and breath more efficiently?
Q. I want to havebig lungs so I can run easier and do everything while breathing more easily. I want to be able to run far and fast without having to stop for air.
Asked by Male16 - Mon Nov 27 06:57:01 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Like any body part, you can exercise your lungs to be more efficient and powerful. I'd recommend the following: go for a 15 minute walk once a day (you can do this exercise any time but it's most effective if you do it for 15 minutes or more at a time). While you're walking, take a deep breath lasting about 4 steps, hold it for 4 steps, then exhale for 4 steps, then hold your lungs empty for 4 steps. Once you've done that, increase it to 5 or 6 steps. Keep doing that for the entire walk. It's harder than it sounds. Make sure you breathe properly - expanding your stomach to let the diaphragm muscles do their work on the inhale. Try not to use your shoulders to breathe deeply, that's not as effective.
Answered by jfellrath - Mon Nov 27 07:54:04 2006
Q. I want to havebig lungs so I can run easier and do everything while breathing more easily. I want to be able to run far and fast without having to stop for air.
Asked by Male16 - Mon Nov 27 06:57:01 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Like any body part, you can exercise your lungs to be more efficient and powerful. I'd recommend the following: go for a 15 minute walk once a day (you can do this exercise any time but it's most effective if you do it for 15 minutes or more at a time). While you're walking, take a deep breath lasting about 4 steps, hold it for 4 steps, then exhale for 4 steps, then hold your lungs empty for 4 steps. Once you've done that, increase it to 5 or 6 steps. Keep doing that for the entire walk. It's harder than it sounds. Make sure you breathe properly - expanding your stomach to let the diaphragm muscles do their work on the inhale. Try not to use your shoulders to breathe deeply, that's not as effective.
Answered by jfellrath - Mon Nov 27 07:54:04 2006
How do you simulate how the diaphragm and lungs work using common household items?
Q. I remember from when I was little there was an experiment you could do using a two liter bottle and two balloons to simulate how the diaphragm and lungs work together. Does anybody remember how to do this? Thanks for your time.
Asked by Caffeine Addict - Fri Oct 17 07:09:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can use a two liter coke bottle and a couple of balloons. Cut the bottom off of the coke bottle. Use a large balloon like one of the punching balloons and tape it across the bottom of the bottle so that it is airtight. Next take another very stretchy balloon and put it over the top of the bottle tape it in place and invert it into the bottle. Pull gently on the lower balloon(diaphragm) and the upper balloon(lung) should fill.
Answered by YourLaHire - Fri Oct 17 07:19:49 2008
Q. I remember from when I was little there was an experiment you could do using a two liter bottle and two balloons to simulate how the diaphragm and lungs work together. Does anybody remember how to do this? Thanks for your time.
Asked by Caffeine Addict - Fri Oct 17 07:09:44 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can use a two liter coke bottle and a couple of balloons. Cut the bottom off of the coke bottle. Use a large balloon like one of the punching balloons and tape it across the bottom of the bottle so that it is airtight. Next take another very stretchy balloon and put it over the top of the bottle tape it in place and invert it into the bottle. Pull gently on the lower balloon(diaphragm) and the upper balloon(lung) should fill.
Answered by YourLaHire - Fri Oct 17 07:19:49 2008
When people use cigars, They dont inhale to lungs, only mouth How does this work? It goes into lungs anyways?
Q. I mean if you are going to breathe in smoke, doesnt it all go in your lungs. How can one keep the smoke from going into lungs and only in the mouth area?
Asked by Ko - Tue Feb 2 19:44:50 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have you ever sucked on a straw to get a drink? Same principal.
Answered by Jacob - Tue Feb 2 22:04:40 2010
Q. I mean if you are going to breathe in smoke, doesnt it all go in your lungs. How can one keep the smoke from going into lungs and only in the mouth area?
Asked by Ko - Tue Feb 2 19:44:50 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have you ever sucked on a straw to get a drink? Same principal.
Answered by Jacob - Tue Feb 2 22:04:40 2010
How do our lungs not become clogged with dust particles from the air?
Q. We must be breathing in so many tiny particles of dust all day, when they touch the mucous in our lungs and stick, how does it not all just build up?
Asked by JLC - Wed Apr 22 08:02:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yup, dust sticks to the mucus, most of which we swallow. Or, cough up. Our lungs are amazingly good at keeping themselves pink and healthy - unless we're idiots and inhale cigarette smoke, overwhelming the natural protections.
Answered by Gin - Wed Apr 22 08:17:11 2009
Q. We must be breathing in so many tiny particles of dust all day, when they touch the mucous in our lungs and stick, how does it not all just build up?
Asked by JLC - Wed Apr 22 08:02:07 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yup, dust sticks to the mucus, most of which we swallow. Or, cough up. Our lungs are amazingly good at keeping themselves pink and healthy - unless we're idiots and inhale cigarette smoke, overwhelming the natural protections.
Answered by Gin - Wed Apr 22 08:17:11 2009
How damaging are cigarettes to your lungs?
Q. How long does it take for your lungs to recover from one cigarette? How often can you smoke for it not to be damaging to your lungs? BTW i don't smoke and I don't plan to, so please answer my question and save the rants about how bad cigarettes are for another question.
Asked by Leonardo D - Mon Sep 1 22:22:52 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not even possible to give exact answers to either question. Just realize that it is poisonous to the human body and it kills people.
Answered by answerguru - Mon Sep 1 22:27:09 2008
Q. How long does it take for your lungs to recover from one cigarette? How often can you smoke for it not to be damaging to your lungs? BTW i don't smoke and I don't plan to, so please answer my question and save the rants about how bad cigarettes are for another question.
Asked by Leonardo D - Mon Sep 1 22:22:52 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not even possible to give exact answers to either question. Just realize that it is poisonous to the human body and it kills people.
Answered by answerguru - Mon Sep 1 22:27:09 2008
What is the medial diagnosis for lungs shrinking/hardening?
Q. Hi! Any idea what is the medical diagnosis for a lung condition in which lungs shrink/harden unabling you to breath as usual? This is a progressive disease which also has symptoms such as: cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. - Thanks!
Asked by teach381 - Thu Feb 28 20:54:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's called Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Answered by adelems - Thu Feb 28 21:06:36 2008
Q. Hi! Any idea what is the medical diagnosis for a lung condition in which lungs shrink/harden unabling you to breath as usual? This is a progressive disease which also has symptoms such as: cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain. - Thanks!
Asked by teach381 - Thu Feb 28 20:54:12 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's called Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Answered by adelems - Thu Feb 28 21:06:36 2008
what is the best way to strengthen lungs?
Q. whenever i run, my muscles don't feel tired but my lungs feel "out of shape" and i know i don't have athsma. are there any ways to quickly get my lungs back in running shape?
Asked by KBear - Mon Jun 25 00:05:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Swimming will help.
Answered by RavensXXXV - Mon Jun 25 00:09:49 2007
Q. whenever i run, my muscles don't feel tired but my lungs feel "out of shape" and i know i don't have athsma. are there any ways to quickly get my lungs back in running shape?
Asked by KBear - Mon Jun 25 00:05:36 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Swimming will help.
Answered by RavensXXXV - Mon Jun 25 00:09:49 2007
How do you smoke without breathing the smoke into your lungs?
Q. I've seen a people post here claiming they smoke without breathing the smoke into their lungs. How is that possible? What do they mean?
Asked by Bobby O - Mon Oct 26 20:35:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they,re posing. why smoke if you don,t inhale?
Answered by David - Mon Oct 26 20:39:59 2009
Q. I've seen a people post here claiming they smoke without breathing the smoke into their lungs. How is that possible? What do they mean?
Asked by Bobby O - Mon Oct 26 20:35:34 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they,re posing. why smoke if you don,t inhale?
Answered by David - Mon Oct 26 20:39:59 2009
What exactly do your lungs go through when you quit smoking?
Q. I have recently quit smoking. (I smoked heavily for 11 yrs.) It's been about a week, and I can NOT stop coughing. I assume my lungs are just healing from the previous smoking. How long does this horrible coughing last?
Asked by treehugger - Mon Apr 10 10:42:25 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i have just quit after smoking for 24 years, I'm on my seventh week and still suffering but only cough a couple of times a day, although the invisible person keeps poking me.. good luck...
Answered by merlin - Mon Apr 10 10:48:14 2006
Q. I have recently quit smoking. (I smoked heavily for 11 yrs.) It's been about a week, and I can NOT stop coughing. I assume my lungs are just healing from the previous smoking. How long does this horrible coughing last?
Asked by treehugger - Mon Apr 10 10:42:25 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i have just quit after smoking for 24 years, I'm on my seventh week and still suffering but only cough a couple of times a day, although the invisible person keeps poking me.. good luck...
Answered by merlin - Mon Apr 10 10:48:14 2006
How much smoke does it take to start to affect your lungs badly?
Q. How many cigarettes or pot hits or whatever does it take before your lungs get badly affected. Obviously smoking is bad and blah blah id really appreciate it if no one bother to preach to me through an answer that is just a pain in the ***. If you have any scientific data or just any knowledge what-so-ever about this it would be greatly appreciated. Also i understand that its different for each person but like for an average person is what im asking about.
Asked by j26eh - Sun Jun 7 02:57:52 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Facts (on average) Smoking one cigarette takes 11 minutes off your life. One pot hit equals 8 cigarettes so thats 88 minutes. Most of this damage is done to your lungs and heart. Other damage is in the bloodstream and other organs (brain, etc.) Lungs get badly affected around the 20th or 21st cigarette. (Dark/cancerous spots begin to form around this number)
Answered by aibcomeback - Tue Jun 9 19:27:37 2009
Q. How many cigarettes or pot hits or whatever does it take before your lungs get badly affected. Obviously smoking is bad and blah blah id really appreciate it if no one bother to preach to me through an answer that is just a pain in the ***. If you have any scientific data or just any knowledge what-so-ever about this it would be greatly appreciated. Also i understand that its different for each person but like for an average person is what im asking about.
Asked by j26eh - Sun Jun 7 02:57:52 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Facts (on average) Smoking one cigarette takes 11 minutes off your life. One pot hit equals 8 cigarettes so thats 88 minutes. Most of this damage is done to your lungs and heart. Other damage is in the bloodstream and other organs (brain, etc.) Lungs get badly affected around the 20th or 21st cigarette. (Dark/cancerous spots begin to form around this number)
Answered by aibcomeback - Tue Jun 9 19:27:37 2009
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