2006-06-20 05:25:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
my grandpa has 1 lung and lives a easy-going life at a VERY low altitude where there is lots of humidity-its easier for him to breathe that way
2006-06-20 05:27:32 · answer #1 · answered by jilllemur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if juju is a duke educated doctor he/she needs to return for a refresher course in medicine. do not believe this quack.
as far as your question is concerned you need to know a little about the lung anatomy. the trachea (windpipe as most people know it) bifurcates (divides) into the left and right mainstems, each feeding the respective left and right lung. surgically either lung can be cut out with the appropriate mainstem bronchus sealed off.
the chest is also divided on the inside so the left and right lung function independently although in some ways together. taking out one side (lung) does not interfere with the function and physiology of the one left behind. think of it like the kidney. you can live on one kidney, so you can live on one lung.
now, having one lung does decrease ones overall living ability but not to the point of just lying around in bed for the rest of your life, nor of being a high powered athlete. i have treated many people with the loss of one lung and they live very full and happy lives.
2006-06-20 13:51:59 · answer #2 · answered by gmillioni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Dr.James Inonore my nickname is juju and I say the lungs
are amazing body parts and I am pleased to tell you that an
avarage human being could live an ordinary life style. this repiratory disorder being a very educated ENT ear nose throat
specialist. I worry for excircising with one lung can be dangerous.
with 1 lung you should practice effective diphramatic persued
lip breathing to assure optimal gas exchange with rest and
activites if you need any further information please call me at
[956]6838010 remember I am a doctor educated by Duke Uuniversity Medical School thank you
2006-06-20 05:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they can live with 1 lung.
2016-03-15 11:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE HUMAN BODY IS AMAZING. I HAVE NO COLON, WITH THE HELP A LITTLE PILL TWICE A DAY I LIVE A PRETTY NORMAL LIFE. MOST OF THE TIME ANYHOW
2006-06-20 05:29:38 · answer #5 · answered by ratso_one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They only breathe half as much as a regular person.
2006-06-20 05:28:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its complicated you might need to be hooked to a machine but i se no problem
2006-06-20 05:28:44 · answer #7 · answered by maggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very carefully.
2006-06-20 05:28:38 · answer #8 · answered by huh? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋