Smokers' Lungs vs. Healthy Lungs
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 Published On Premiered Aug 18, 2024

What do smokers' lungs look like? How do they compare to healthy lungs? Watch this video to find out!
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Smokers' lungs differ significantly from healthy lungs due to the detrimental effects of cigarette smoke. Healthy lungs are typically pink, elastic, and efficient at exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. They possess clear airways and robust alveoli, the tiny air sacs where gas exchange occurs.

In contrast, smokers' lungs often appear blackened and inflamed, filled with tar and other toxic substances. Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke leads to the destruction of cilia, the hair-like structures that help clear mucus and debris from the airways. This results in increased mucus production, frequent infections, and chronic bronchitis.

Furthermore, smokers are at a higher risk for developing emphysema, where the alveoli are damaged and lose their elasticity, making breathing difficult and less efficient. This damage reduces the lungs' ability to supply oxygen to the bloodstream, leading to shortness of breath and decreased exercise tolerance. Long-term smoking also increases the risk of lung cancer, with cancerous growths further compromising lung function.

Overall, the stark differences between smokers' lungs and healthy lungs highlight the severe impact of smoking on respiratory health, emphasizing the importance of quitting smoking to preserve lung function and overall well-being.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Impact of Smoking
1:42 - Healthy Lung Tissue
2:10 - Mucociliary Clearance System
2:33 - Chronic Bronchitis
3:09 - Emphysema
3:47 - COPD
7:15 - Lung Cancer

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