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∙ 14y agoI am 34 years old and I have been living with 1 lung since it was removed when I was eight hours old. I live a normal life and do not notice any physical difference between myself and others. To answer your question, at least 34 years (hopefully longer in my case)
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∙ 9y agoLungs are essential to life for every kind of mammal. Without lungs, a person could only live for a few minutes. This is due to the fact that, without oxygen, the brain will die and the heart will stop.
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∙ 13y agoLungs function independently in its dual nature just like the kidneys or any other dual organs.If one lung is removed a person can still survive but with caution from infection or other ailments.
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∙ 13y agoThere are several personal contributions to this answer, which you can review on the Discussion page.
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∙ 14y agoYes you can live with one lung.And you can live with one kidney
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∙ 9y agoIf you take care of yourself you can live a full life with just one lung. Many people have. You have to maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow your doctor's orders, you should be fine.
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∙ 13y agoThe loss of one lung does not decrease a person's life span.
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∙ 13y agoPeople have lived into their 90s with one lung. (One only loses maximal exercise capacity, due to reduced total lung volume.)
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Can a person live with one lung who has tuberculosis?
no it is not possible that an person can live with out one lung
Can you live with only 1 lung?
Yes you can live with one lung.
Can somebody make it with one lung?
Yes. A person can live with just one lung.
What kind of activities can a person do with only one lung?
Activities a person can do with only one lung is something we might not know because they don't have enough strength to do it.
Why a person with pneumothorax has the right lung was collapsed why the left lung was still inflated?
The lungs operate independently , and you can live with one lung.
How many organs were you born with that you don't need?
A person can live with one kidney and one lung. They can live if the spleen is removed as well. That is about it.
Can you live with one lung after cancer is removed?
People can live with one lung or one kidney.
Why cant you live without a lung?
You can. You won't be able to very physically active, but people have survived with only one lung.
What activities may be advised for a person with one functioning lung?
Whatever you want. Arnold Jacobs, one of the best tuba players of the 1900's, had only one lung, and yet he could play louder than an entire section of lesser tubas. Having only one lung means that you need to strengthen that lung a bit first, but you really have no limitation. The Average person only uses like 20 percent of their full lung capacity. Just get your one lung up to at leat 40 and youll be good
What activities may be advised for a person with only one functioning lung?
Whatever you want. Arnold Jacobs, one of the best tuba players of the 1900's, had only one lung, and yet he could play louder than an entire section of lesser tubas. Having only one lung means that you need to strengthen that lung a bit first, but you really have no limitation. The Average person only uses like 20 percent of their full lung capacity. Just get your one lung up to at leat 40 and youll be good
Can a person live normally with one kidney only?
an a person live normally with only one kidney
Can a human live with one lung?
Yes u can live without a lung because the lung is like a ballon so u will only run out of breth easier than normal!!!
