i have scarring to my lungs caused by my asthma & smoking can it be repaired if i stop cigarrets?
November 3rd, 2009 | by admin |i am a 36yr old male have been smoking for 23yrs & also suffer with chronic asthma,i took a massive attack about 2yrs ago & the doctors said i was lucky to survive. They took x rays of my chest & initially told me i had emphasimia but after further checks of my x rays i was told it was scarring to my lungs either caused by infection or smoking, i have been useing inhalers since i was a small child can these damage my lungs? And also can my lungs regenerate if i stop the smoking? to look at me i have the body of an athlete & dont even go to the gym my friends & family think this is abnormal is this because of the use of steroid treatments since childhood? It really does scare me to think that i could die very young bacause of these problems pls help me by trying to put my mind at rest, many thanks Richard
I am a little concerned that the doctors choose to use the word "scarred." Normally, the lungs repair themselves,and although they will never be as good as they were before you started smoking, they will improve incredibly. However, the word "scar" implies permanent. There is a good chance that whatever was "scarred" has become permanent damage to your lungs. Either way, by quitting smoking, your lungs will repair themselves as best they can, so quitting is probably in your best interest right now.
Best of luck!
9 Responses to “i have scarring to my lungs caused by my asthma & smoking can it be repaired if i stop cigarrets?”
By Aeryana on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
it may not be repaired by other than scar tissue and medical help but stopping smoking wil lhelp prevent any further damage.
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By johnny w on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
your lungs will repair themselves somewhat. they’re pretty amazing when it comes to that. but some of it is too deep. definitely stop though, and see how well your lungs can rebuild.
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By Solusia on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
For the sake of your health you must stop smoking now! With your history – better lte than never to stop smoking, as u already have health problems & it wd be madness to make them worse by continued smoking. You are asking for more trouble for your lungs & general health if you smoke.
Sure all answers will advise the same, but perhaps you will believe your doctor more than lay people.
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By Spacecat on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Richard, you must stop smoking, if you haven’t done so yet.
No, your asthma inhaler didn’t cause your problems. Smoking did.
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) can improve or not get much worse but only IF you stop smoking now.
Good luck, sweetie.
I do know that it won’t be easy but you really can do it!
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from: an ER nurse
By Charlie on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
QUIT SMOKING NOW!!!..it may be difficult and its gonna take some time for your lungs to repair…so stop smoking now..
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By Tasha on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Yes, lungs repair themselves. STOP SMOKING! What more do you need to make you stop? Are you mad?
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By girl_on_the_couch_inak on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
if you have emphysema……its really not good……if you stop cigarettes you will improve but not 100%
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By JERRABand on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
I am a little concerned that the doctors choose to use the word "scarred." Normally, the lungs repair themselves,and although they will never be as good as they were before you started smoking, they will improve incredibly. However, the word "scar" implies permanent. There is a good chance that whatever was "scarred" has become permanent damage to your lungs. Either way, by quitting smoking, your lungs will repair themselves as best they can, so quitting is probably in your best interest right now.
Best of luck!
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I am 18-years-old and have been smoking three packs of cigarettes every day since I was 14.
By Sunnydawn on Nov 3, 2009 | Reply
Give up smoking! I gave up two weeks ago after 30 years. It’s still hard but I know i’m over the worst now. You can do it too. Good luck. just take one day at a time.
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