DOES SMOKING CAUSE recurrence of PNEUMONIA?
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pneumonia is caused by a bacteria, so u need to acquire the bacteria in the first place.  smoking will cause damage to the alveoli causing fibrosis and build up of mucus along the cilia lining.  so smoking increases your risk by making you more susceptable to bacterial invasion
829293
It depends on the person and there is no ratio for this. My dad smoked all his life and died at the age of 84 but not from lung cancer. My mom died of lung cancer when she was 65 and she smoked all her life as well. You'll never know. However, smoking causes other types of cancer such as pancreatic cancer, kidney cancer, cancer of the throat, the mouth and esophagus. Smoking causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Decease including emphysema, which is not reversible. Smoking causes strokes as well. See it is not all about the lungs it is much more involved. Set a quitting date and do it, it is never to late.
1095892
No.  If you keep smoking, even if you find a solution, it won't last.
167529
it's not dangerous but can be a sign of bronchitis, an upper respiratory infection, or a result of heavy smoking. If you smoke try to cut back and it won't be so bad. If your sick take chest congestion medication and it will relent within a few days.
625777
Pneumonia is an illness of the lungs and respiratory system in which the alveoli (microscopic air-filled sacs of the lung responsible for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere) become inflamed and flooded with fluid.\nPneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Pneumonia may also occur from chemical or physical injury to the lungs, or indirectly due to another medical illness, such as lung cancer or alcohol abuse.\nMost cases of pneumonia can be treated without hospitalization. Typically, oral antibiotics, rest, fluids, and home care are sufficient for complete resolution. However, people with pneumonia who are having trouble breathing, people with other medical problems, and the elderly may need more advanced treatment. If the symptoms get worse, the pneumonia does not improve with home treatment, or complications occur, the person will often have to be hospitalized.\n\nFrom http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia
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AS long as the place is clean it's fine.  With infection you are no longer contagious after 48 hrs of antibiotics.   A month and a half is ample time.  A bit excessive, if you ask me.  Pneumonia isn't as contagious as people think. \nhttp://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T083800.asp\nS PNEUMONIA CONTAGIOUS?\nYes it is, but it is LESS contagious than most people think. The cold virus that started the cough in the first place is contagious. But the pneumonia part of the illness down in the lungs is far less contagious. People who are exposed to someone with pneumonia may catch the normal cough and cold symptoms of the virus, but usually don't progress to pneumonia. The formation of the pneumonia is not determined by the particular cold virus or bacteria that the person has, but rather by each person's susceptibility in their own lungs.\n\nNo need to worry, everthing should be a ok.
42074
Not the smoke directly, but if the person smoking has the flu (even if they are asymptomatic) droplets of saliva and mucus may be expelled when they exhail, spreading the flu.
698353
Perfectly normal. Nicotine numbs the throat lining and the hairs that stop you inhaling loads of dust etc. After 3 days this effect no longer works and the cough mechanism work properly again. The sore throat is because you can now feel the damage the smoke does and should ease off after a couple of weeks. that stuff from you lungs by the way will probably keep coming up for a few months but it will lessen with time. It is you body repairing itself stick with it its doing you good
679369
Secondary smoke is more dangerous than mainstream smoke(the smoke that the smoker inhales thru the filter.) because it is not filtered. secondhand also increases the incidence of most of the diseases associated with smoking. it increases the chance of resp. infections, ear infections, and effects lower lung function. almost 3,000 cases of lung cancers per year are caused by secondhand smoke.
214873
Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus for short) is a common bacteria and about 50 % of American population carries it asymptomatically in their noses at any point in time.  Pneumococcus, however, has many serotypes (types of immune coating) and if a person gets exposed to another serotype than the one they are carrying, they can contract pneumonia.  The key here is the effect of the struggle between bacteria and the host (ie human).  The bacteria can win (and cause pneumonia) in two ways.  \n\n1. They can overwhelm the host by sheer numbers.  This happens when a person gets exposed to a large number of bacteria, like after interacting with someone with pneumonia.  Pneumonia patients cough a lot and they spread the bacteria in the air.  We actually know the estimate of how much bacteria is needed to overwhelm the immune system (about 100,000 individual organisms). So if that many bacteria enter your nose, chances are they can invade into the lungs and cause a pneumonia.\n\n2. Another way for the bacteria to win is to attack a weakened host.  ELderly, young children, sick people and the immunosuppressed have a weakened immune system and they are more susceptible to the pneumonia.\n\nSo yes, strep pneumonia is contagious, especially if the infected person is coughing and producing large amounts of sputum.  Asking such a person to wear a simple mask would not be unreasonable.  Washing hands after contact also reduces the risk of transmission.  Hope that helps!
900278
There are two kinds of pneumonia.  One's caused by a bacteria and the other is caused by a virus.  The treatments would be entirely different.  You need to go to a doctor and get the appropriate treatment started.  One is more serious then the other (I can't remember which) and, unless you know everything there is to know about treating yourself, I think you need to get professional help for this one.
25453
well, it depends if you had replaced smoking with eating, or chewing gum, then yes ,coz you are inhaling air when you eat or chew a lot, so what goes in must come out so to speak.
597808
Many different bacteria and viruses can cause pneumonia. For typical pneumonia, the commonest one is Streptococcus pneumoniae. Others include Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, etc.\nFor atypical pneumonia, it can be caused by coronavirus, adenovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, Legionella pneumophila, etc.
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The main way it affects it is this.  Smoke particles block up the alvioli in the lungs and that is where the exchange of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood cells take place - the more are blocked, the less oxygen can get into the bloodstream and the less oxygen gets to the body's vital organs.  Cigarettes also contains tar which also blocks up the lungs and small traces of arsenic (a poison) which is stored by the body and builds up over a period of time.  As to diseases:\n\nAsthma, Emphysema, permanently stained teeth and fingers, Gingivitis, Gangrene, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute myeloid leukemia and cancers of the cervix, kidney, pancreas and stomach; abdominal aortic aneurysm, chronic bronchitis, cataracts, periodontitis and pneumonia, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer or erectile disfunction, increased chances of getting breast cancer, cancer of the bladder, eosophagus, larynx, lung, mouth, throat, linked to chronic lung disease, chronic heart and cardiovascular disease as well as reproductive problems. Expect to die 10 to 15 years earlier than non-smokers. \n\nHope that helps.
913291
its fairly common especially in young, thin, smokers......or patients with emphysema
396047
Yes, any smoking for any period of time can cause it...\nI have actually seen people who at the age of 18 had it and only smoked for a year
677133
It is true that cigarette smoking is the #1 cause of chronic bronchitis. Even though she doesn't smoke now, did she used to? If not, then the next most common causes are repeated repiratory infections as a child and atmospheric pollutants(such as sulfur and nitrogen). It is characterized by excessive mucus production,chronic inflammation and swelling of the small airways, and bronchospasm(to name a few).There is no cure, but there are maintenance drugs and therapies, as well as lifestyle changes to help alleviate some of the symptoms. It is best for her to stay away from cigarette smoke and other inhaled irritants. She should also avoid contact with people who have an existing respiratory infection(especially influenza). Yearly influenza immunizations are strongly recommended, as well as a pneumococcal vaccine every five years. Her doctor may put her on a bronchodilator(such as albuterol, or ipratropium bromide)to induce bronchial smooth muscle relaxation, and/or a mucolytic(acetylcysteine)to enhance mobilization of secretions(mucus). If the mucus accumulation is bothersome or she is unable to produce an effective cough, bronchial hygiene would be helpful. Something easily done at home is chest percussion. Have her lay on her back, and with a cupped hand, pound(carefully but forcefully)all areas of her back. Then have her roll onto each side, raising her arm above her head and do the same thing. This will help loosen the mucus that is impacted in her airways so she can cough it up and will also help her breathe better. If she is not already she may need to be on oxygen, even at home. If you want to do something for her, help her get educated on the disease she has, it's process, and things she can do to manage it. Also make sure that she is following her doctor's orders! Hope this helps! Good luck and I wish her well!