Question 1

how big are the lungs?

Accepted Answer

See below: They take up the entire shape of the ribs.

Question 2

why are my lungs hurting?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy or muscle: Lungs actually have few nerve endings within the lung tissue itself.  Most of the nerves are on the outer surface so pain is  usually related to inflammation of the lining of the lung (known as pleurisy) or muscular.

Question 3

can coughing damage lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes but unlikely...: Cough as a result of the occasional cold virus is unlikely to cause any lung damage. Even the whooping cough in the unvaccinated is unlikely to cause lung damage per se (unless you're a newborn, in which case your risk of death in much greater). However, one could develop a pneumothorax as a result of coughing but it's unlikely unless underlying disease process. Check out http://goo.Gl/pqfybx.

Question 4

how do you heal raw lungs?

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Time: Usually lungs feel raw after a viral illness or lots of coughing.  Almost always time will heal them.  Be patient.

Question 5

what does hard lungs mean?

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Fibrotic lungs: Any process that decreases air in the lungs. This includes pulm fibrosis  , tumors that desrroy alveoli, some severe pneumonias with hepatization of the lung. Pneumoconioses also cause hard lungs.

Question 6

both of my lungs hurt, why?

Accepted Answer

Lungs hurt: Please give more information about your pain, so help can be given to you.

Question 7

can phleghm clean the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Cough clears lungs: When the bronchial tubes that carry air into the lungs are irritated they produce mucous, or phlegm, which traps the irritants and moves them up the airway so that the mucous and the irritants can be coughed out of the body.  Coughing cleans the lungs.  Phlegm is the vehicle that allows coughing to clear irritants from the lungs.

Question 8

where are your lungs located?

Accepted Answer

Chest: They are located inside your chest cavity called the thorax. Basically they are tucked underneath your ribs on both sides.

Question 9

what does hardened lungs mean?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to answer: Depends on what setting. Acute repiratory distress syndrome can be 'stiff lungs' this means the elastic function of the lung is compromised for some illness.  People are on life support with this.  There are very rare diseases that can cause this as well. Need to know the clinical situation.

Question 10

how to take care of your lungs?

Accepted Answer

Caring for lungs: The most important thing is to not smoke, be around smokers and or other environmental pollutants.  Living a healthy lifestyle can improve all body functions and organs.

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