Will cigarette smoke stay in the blood stream how long?

Answer 1

After smoking a cigarette, the chemicals from the smoke are absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs. While the effects of nicotine diminish relatively quickly (within hours), other harmful substances such as carbon monoxide and various carcinogens can linger in the bloodstream for longer periods. These substances can remain detectable in the blood for up to 10 days after smoking, depending on factors such as frequency of smoking, metabolism, and individual health conditions.

Answer 2

Cigarette smoke never enters the bloodstream, and so the question cannot be answered as asked. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 individual chemicals, many of which are gases which may cross the blood-gas barrier of the alveoli and enter the blood stream. Many of the particulates may similarly be trapped in the mucus of the trachea wherein other compounds may be leached from the particles and eventually enter into the blood-stream. The toxicological fate of each of these compounds is unique for that compound, and the elimination rate is therefore different for each. Various compounds may be sequestered in other tissues where, during times of biological stress, or other biological changes, be again released into the blood. Without knowing which specific compound is of interest, it is impossible to provide a general answer of "how long" the "average" compound may remain in the "blood stream."

Answer 3

Up to 3 days dear sir, although if you have a slow metabolism you might be in trouble :D