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The alveolar macrophage is important in the defense of the lung and may be the pathogenesis of lung disease. Cell counts in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid have lead to the conclusion that smokers have an increased number of alveolar macrophages but have not enabled the number to be related to a measure of lung structure. The alveolar macrophage is important in the defense of the lung and may be the pathogenesis of lung disease. Cell counts in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid have lead to the conclusion that smokers have an increased number of alveolar macrophages but have not enabled the number to be related to a measure of lung structure.
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∙ 15y agoIt depends on what considers a smoker. Do they smoke daily, once a week, once a month? How long have they been smoking for? As for the nonsmoker, are they healthy? Are they fit? A person who smokes once a week and works out may be more fit than someone who is ill and sedentary. However, on average, if you were to take two keep in exact same conditions, the smoker would definitely be losing capacity in the lungs. The person with the most lung capacity would be a fit healthy nonsmoker. Cardio activity such as running, increases lung capacity.
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∙ 15y agothe more you smoke the lower your lung capacity
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∙ 14y agoGenerally, a smoker will have a diminished lung capacity. However, everyone is different.
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∙ 14y agoI don't believe so as lots of old people can breath just as well. But their muscles are worse and so is their memory.
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∙ 14y agoYes, smokers have a smaller lung capacity than non smokers because the smoke shrinks the airway passage in the lungs and irritates the alveoli.
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∙ 13y agoAny two given individuals are not likely to have the same lung capacity.
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What is the difference of a smokers alveoli and a non smokers alveoli?
It's impossible to say. Smoking is one of MANY things which can affect the alveoli. The lungs of a smoker and a non-smoker are difficult to tell apart. On the other hand, a diseased lung looks very different to an undiseased one. If you are are shown a photo of a 'smoker's lung', it's most probably the diseased lung of a pig.
What is the definition of a non smoker and a smoker person?
Smoker: person who smokes cigars, cigarettes, ect. and may develop lung cancer. Smokers usually have bad breath, yellow teeth, a hard time breathing, lung problems, and other unhealthy symptoms. Nonsmoker: Person who doesn't smoke but may be a second hand smoker. A second hand smoker has been with a smoker almost all their life.
Are smokers able to take in and blow out more or less air during normal breathing comared to non-smokers?
As a smoker, I can say that no, you can't take more air into the lungs than a non-smoker. Since I started smoking, like, 10 years ago, my lung capacity became ruined. Basically, I get tired really quickly, and running for example is out of question. So no, if anything, smoker can take less air than non-smoker. Also, lungs become "clogged" with dust, tar particles and won't "isolate" oxygen from air.
What are the symptoms of lung cancer that is not present in a pneumonia case?
For lung cancer, the symptoms are very hard to detect. If you are a smoker, you might feel them in an advance manner than a non-smoker. This includes very rapid weight gain and loss, loss being the most advanced symptom in accordance with lung cancer.
How would you describe not smoking?
Not sucking on a roll of paper full of ash that can cause Lung Cancer or even kill you.
Is breathing problem because of smoking?
Yes in someway. See, a healthy non smoker has a lung capacity of a 100%. Smokers have can inhale about 80%. When you excersice you will be able to inhale less oxygen and therefore be exhausted faster or for example lift less weight then you used to.
Why is non smoker better than a smoker in racing?
Because non smoker's have WAYYY better health then a smoker in racing.
What is the prefix of smoker?
There could be several prefixes for smoker: ex-, anti-, and non-.
What can cause scarring on the upper lobe of the lung in a non-smoker?
Second-hand smoke can cause scaring of the lungs.
What is the antonym of smoker?
Non Smoker
What is the life expectancy of a 2nd hand smoker?
The life expectancy of a secondhand smoker can be influenced by various factors such as the level of exposure to secondhand smoke, duration of exposure, overall health status, and individual susceptibility to the harmful effects of smoke. Studies have shown that secondhand smoke exposure is associated with an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy compared to non-exposed individuals.
Why is smoking in public places banned in India?
The main reason why smoking should be banned in public places is because the smoke affects non-smokers as well. Smoke produced from the cigarette or tobacco results in lung cancer for anyone who inhales it, both the smoker and non-smoker.
