Question 1

I'm really concerned about the cigarette tar in my lungs. How long does it typically take for my body to flush it out? Are there any specific healthy diets or foods that could help speed up the process? I'm trying to make some positive changes and would appreciate any advice!

Accepted Answer

it around takes 2-3 years for lungs to remove these tars. Advised you should stop further smoking

Question 2

I recently did a spirometry test and got FeV1 levels of 107. Is that normal or does it mean I might have a breathing issue? I'm also curious about what kind of breathing problems it could indicate. My oxygen saturation always seems to be around 98%, and after doing a 6-minute walking test, it stayed the same at 98% before and after. Could you help me understand what this might mean?

Accepted Answer

Normal

Question 3

I'm really worried about my dad. He's a smoker and he's got issues with sugar and BP. He came down with a bad fever and weakness over the last five days, but the tests didnt show dengue or typhoid. After admitting him to the hospital, he suddenly started having trouble breathing, was sweating a lot, and his oxygen levels dropped. The doctor had to move him to the ICU and put him on a ventilator. They said he's got pneumonia and his left lung is affected. They took a sample for a culture report, but thats going to take 35 days. He's been on the ventilator for the last 20 hours, but theres no improvement. His BP also dropped, but they managed to control it with a high dose of meds. We're all quite anxious and I'm just trying to understand what the recovery process might look like from here. Could you shed some light on what we should expect or do next?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

drink hot water .take one course of antibiotics

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