Question 1

how do my lungs look after ten pack years?

Accepted Answer

black: You really don't want to see how horrible your lungs will look after ten pack years.  Look this up on the internet (black lung).  Now is a good time to quite.

Question 2

what is a best way to find out if your lungs are in good shape or not? i smoke a pack or so a day.

Accepted Answer

Top priority to: keep your lungs healthy is to quit smoking. 
Your doctor may order a chest X-ray, lung function tests, and labs.  Best wishes on quitting. 
It will save you from getting lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease.

Question 3

smoked half a pack year when i was 20 and quit.  will my lungs ever be healthy, also what long term damage if any should i be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Quit smoking: It's sounds like you were never a heavy smoker, and it's great you quit. After 5 years your lungs should be back to baseline. However if you have a history of ever having asthma you should be aware that smoking is a major trigger. 
Just make sure you don't start up again! It's not worth the long term health risks

Question 4

of a person smokeson average a pack a day for ten years is there serious damage to the lungs and if i stop will the lungs repair themselves over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Yes: Smoking at that rate is clearly associated with multiple health issues, including lung damage, heart disease, etc. Quitting produces some health improvements literally within days, and risk for major medical problems begins to decline within months of stopping. Heart disease and lung disease risk approach average population risk within a few years of quitting.

Question 5

i'm 26 and have been smoking for 14 years 1 pack a day over 10 and more recently 1 1/2 packs a day how bad are my lungs?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Your doctor can test your lung capacity but more importantly, the sooner you become smoke free the better.  It will lower, but not completely remove, the risk of illness and poor quality of life and finances due to smoking.  Check w/your doctor or local hospital for a smoking cessation program referral.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

how long does it take for the lungs to regain normal functioning and cleanse itself after quitting 8 pack-years of smoking?

Accepted Answer

weeks: Bronchial inflammation and increased mucus production should return to normal in 1-2 mo.  Bronchospasm from smoke irritation should also be much better after a couple of weeks.  Frequently nasal congestion and post nasal drainage clear in 2-3 weeks.

Question 7

i have a half pack year history of smoking for the last one year. if i quit within two months, how long will it take for my lungs to detoxify?

Accepted Answer

Do it fast!: Every day of smoking causes damage. So sooer you quit better of you are.The benefits start showing within  a matter of days.Lungs improve within one to two months.Rest of the systems take a little longer.But quit now...Why wait for two months?

Question 8

i was a heavy smoker for 14 years (1 pack a day) and i quit since 1month is a intensive cardio workout can help  my  lungs to recover faster ?

Accepted Answer

No: But now that you have stopped smoking your lung function will improve.

Question 9

i am smoke free for a year now.i was a half a pack a day smoker.i want to what i can do to speed up the detox of my lungs...any idea please thank you.

Accepted Answer

Nicotine Abstinence: I commend you for being smoke free for a year.
Feel good about caring for your Lungs!
Let the Wise Man within you Reflect:
•	Avoid Second hand smoke
•	Avoid pollution
•	Reasons for smoking -need to have relief from stress, anxiety, peer pressure
•	To make commitment that you will Respect Blessings of your Lungs which send Oxygen to Heart to function
•	Therapy  for Stress
•	Music Relaxation

Question 10

my grand father has a 30% lung capacity and smokes more than two packs of cigs a day. how long can he last?

Accepted Answer

Unknow time.: No one can answer that question only god knows.  The capacity is reduced if that is the fev1.  Best option is to quit smoking.  Quality of life is also very improtant and also depends if he wishes to quit. You can only help quit and stay off of them. Not make him quit. Thats up to him.

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Of a person smokeson average a pack a day for ten years is there serious damage to the lungs and if i stop will the lungs repair themselves over time?

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I'm 26 and have been smoking for 14 years 1 pack a day over 10 and more recently 1 1/2 packs a day how bad are my lungs?

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How long does it take for the lungs to regain normal functioning and cleanse itself after quitting 8 pack-years of smoking?

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I have a half pack year history of smoking for the last one year. if i quit within two months, how long will it take for my lungs to detoxify?

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I was a heavy smoker for 14 years (1 pack a day) and i quit since 1month is a intensive cardio workout can help my lungs to recover faster ?

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I am smoke free for a year now.i was a half a pack a day smoker.i want to what i can do to speed up the detox of my lungs...any idea please thank you.

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My grand father has a 30% lung capacity and smokes more than two packs of cigs a day. how long can he last?

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