answersLogoWhite

0

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."

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How long to smoke a cigarette?

Six Minutes


How long after you take Dilaudid does it enter your blood stream?

How long does it take Dilaudid to get into the blood stream.


How long does cigarette smoke stay on clothes?

Generally until you wash them.


If you smoke one cigarette how long does nicotine stay in your blood or urine or is it even detected?

It can be detected. The metabolite from nicotine will stay in your system up to 4 or 5 days.


Does exposure to secondhand smokes carries the same long-term health risks as smoking?

Short answer: yes. Long answer, inhaling cigarette smoke is bad, inhaling diluted cigarette smoke is less bad -- but given ten years, not good.


How long does the smell of ciggerette smoke stay in a room?

The smell of cigarette smoke can linger in the air for a long time. The smell can get into the carpet and the walls, and become a permanent scent in a home.


How long do opiates remain in blood stream?

4jrs


How long will nicotine remain in the blood stream?

a week


How long is achol in blood stream?

72 HOURS.


How long is military break?

During the Vietnam War, that was called a "smoke break." Long enough time to smoke a cigarette. Added to that command was, "...if you don't have one, borrow one from your buddy!"


Is it safe to smoke a cigarette occassionally?

Contrary to what Tobacco Control would say, there is absolutely no evidence that smoking the occasional cigarette is harmful - as long as it is the only the occasional one!


Is breathing in microwave smoke the same as breathing in cigarette smoke?

Breathing in microwave smoke and cigarette smoke can both be harmful, but they differ in composition and health effects. Microwave smoke typically comes from burning food, which may release various harmful chemicals depending on the materials involved, while cigarette smoke contains a complex mix of toxic substances, including tar and nicotine. Both can irritate the respiratory system, but cigarette smoke has more established long-term health risks, including cancer and heart disease. It's essential to avoid inhaling any type of smoke for optimal respiratory health.