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What does 65 percent of lung capacity mean?
It means that 65% of a persons lungs are working, while 35% is not working, likely due to smoking. Emphysema is a good example of a disease that reduces lung capacity.
Does smoking hurt your lung capacity?
Obviously
Does smoking affect lung capacity?
Yes, no matter what you are smoking, you lungs will get r*ped.
How much air does the right lung hold?
Lung capacity is different for every person. Height, weight, age, health, smoking/non-smoking, etc. all affect your personal lung capacity. This question is impossible to determine. (There are general estimates out there, but they aren't very accurate.)
How is lung capacity measured and what factors can affect it?
Lung capacity is measured using a device called a spirometer, which calculates the volume of air a person can inhale and exhale. Factors that can affect lung capacity include age, gender, height, physical fitness, smoking habits, and certain medical conditions like asthma or COPD.
Does lung capacity quit deteriorating after one quits smoking?
Yes and studies show you slowly regain some as well.
What are the effects of tobacco smoking?
Many persons who smoke have health problems like heart diseases or lung illness, tobacco smoking affects the brain , has a bad influence on your blood pressure.
What variables affect lung capacity?
Vital capacity is a term which refers to the maximum volume someone can breathe in his lungs [ the max volume of air inhaled after a max exhalation]. It depends on many factors. How fit someone is, smoking, obesity, height, sex, body size and the posture of the body [when someone lies his vital capacity is less than standing]. Also when playing a flute instrument you'll increase your vital capacity,
Will a person's height or size have an effect on their lung capacity?
Factors such as gender, physical fitness, age, height, and weight can all affect lung capacity. This page offers an explanation on how they affect it: http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2003-04/1050155434.An.r.html
How can smoking lead lung desigh?
Yes, smoking can lead to lung disease. Some examples of diseases that may be smoking related are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and lung cancer.
What disorders increase a person lung capacity?
Lung capacity can not be increased by a disorder.
How can the spread of emphysema be controlled?
Emphysema does not "spread"-- it is NOT contagious.However, the incidence of emphysema can be reduced if all countries and persons reduce lung irritants and air pollution. ANY strong chemical is a lung irritant. Smoking is just one of a long list of lung irritants.
