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Smokers have repeatedly damaged the cilia in their trachea, larynx and lungs. Cilia are tiny, hair-like structures that help sweep mucous out of the air-ways and into the pharynx to be coughed out or swallowed. The toxins in smoke kill these projections and create more mucous. When a person has pneumonia, they also have more mucous. This elevated mucous count with the depressed cilia count gives the lungs more work than they can handle. Therefore, the mucous of pneumonia cannot be properly disposed of. This may eventually lead to death.
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∙ 12y agochest infection bacteria like alibion is very fast reactions, this is caused by a surgeon called joel. He had made chemical reactions in the body like h20. Water. This could affect your body by giving you another 4% water which could lead to death.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the smoke that is drawn into the system, gets pulled into the lungs and heart, around the stomach, the black smoke is also known for its, "poison", as it's called, so none of it is good for the respirtory, so when too much of it has filled the lungs, heart, and kidney, those organs, known as the respirtory system, start to shut down, thus, causing infections also!
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∙ 13y agoI think it's because when they smoke the harmful gas gets into their lungs and poisons it. Smoking proably decreases the immune system since normally people who are healthy don't get phneumonia.
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∙ 14y agoThe toxins that you introduce to your body make the phagocytes go nuts, so they are already trying to fight off the toxins in your system. Add to those toxins some bacteria or a virus and you have your body overworking trying to defend from both. Since the toxins are more abundant, your body goes to attack those first, leaving the bacteria or virus to multiply and go basically unattended for a short while. This is also why it takes longer for smokers to get over their infections.
The longer you smoke, the less attention your body actually pays to what enters through your lungs. It fights less illness, toxins and growths as time goes by and eventually the tissues begin to die away... after so long of being covered in tar and other toxins and poisons and chemicals, your body looses the ability to transport the necessary units to fight off infections. You don't just gunk up the insides of your lungs when you smoke, you kill the cells and slowly shut down blood vessels. Osmosis and the transfer of cells through membranes only works if the membrane is in good condition, otherwise you either let to much through, or none at all...
Remember though.... green/yellow phlegm coughed up from the lungs is a sign that your body is still able to fight the infection. Bloody phlegm means that your tissues and blood vessels are no longer able to stop the transition of blood through membrane and that the infection is killing your cells. Best bet to stop having so many infections.... stop smoking. Start doing proactive things to heal your body and start taking the steps toward a happier and healthier life.
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∙ 9y agoCigarette smokers are more prone to infectious disease because smoking harms the immune system. The cilia of the respiratory are less effective, making it easier to get germs through this route. Also, the immune system is constantly repairing damage from smoking, making it less available for other tasks.
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∙ 12y agoSmoking damages your lungs and allows bacteria to bind to airways more easily so you're more likely to become infected with pneumonia.
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How many more time is a smoker more likely to die than a non smoker?
Zero. Both smokers and non-smokers alike die.
What age is a smoker likely to die at?
There are many smokers who are very likely to die early. There is no set age that everyone is likely to die at.
What did ellington die from?
Duke Ellington died of Lung cancer and pneumonia - more than likely as a result of smoking.
What prevention methods are there to avoid bronchitis?
The best way to prevent bronchitis is not to begin smoking or to stop smoking. Smokers are ten times more likely to die of COPD than non-smokers. Smokers who stop show improvement in lung function. Other preventative steps.
What kind of cancers are more likely to occur in pipe and cigar smokers than cigarette smokers?
Most likely some sort of mouth cancer. Buy, I smoke cigars as well as a pipe. In the end, I would much rather get reconstructive mouth surgery than die from lung cancer.
What age group is most likely to die from smoking?
25-44 year old people have the most smokers in their age group. Men are also more likely to smoke than women.
Are you going to die since you smoked a lot of spice?
There are different levels of smoker, social smokers (only smoke with other smokers), heavy smokers (pack a day or more), etc.
What are facts about pneumonia?
- More Children die of Pneumonia that any other illness. - The Mycoplasmic Pneumonia is also known as the Walking Pneumonia - About 2 million cases of Pneumonia are reported in USA each year - 40 to 70 thousand of those people die of it each year.
Are smokers two times more likely to die from coronary heart disease than nonsmokers?
Yes they are. If you quit smoking almost two years later your risk decreases though.
How many smokers die young?
70% of smokers die young DONT smoke it can seriously harm you !! :(
Can you die if you catch Swine Flu and have asthma?
yes you can die just from swine flu doesnt matter if you have asthsma. The longer someone waits to get medical care, the more likely they are to die or get seriously ill. Specifically, the flu is more likely to turn to pneumonia in asthmatics.Get vaccinated for the flu. If you are over 60, get pneumovax for pneumonia as well. Be alert for signs of real serious respiratory distress , like wet-sounding wheezing, burning in your chest, any lack of mental alertness etc. Respiratory therapy will likely be needed . Keep your Doc abreast of any worsening of symptoms.
Can pneumonia cause elevated lft?
Abnormal LFTs are common in community-acquired pneumonia and are of prognostic value. Patients with a low albumin or raised ALT are significantly more likely to die from their disease or to stay in hospital for a prolonged period. However, other LFTs are of less value in predicting prognosis.
