My husband has recently got over bacterial pneumonia (MRSA). The doctors told him that he must never smoke again. I have just discovered that he has been smoking secretly. Could this be a big problem or am I worrying unnecessarily???
2006-08-10 00:36:18 · 5 answers · asked by kaz1 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes, ur husband's doctor is absolutely right. Lungs get fibrosed (consolidation) in pneumonia. The enzymes, which digest these fiber deposits r opposed in their action by compounds in smoke. Also, almost any kind of pneumonia is worsened by smoking. And any way smoking is quite bad for health in ways more than one.
2006-08-10 01:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very sad when your health is at stake..you should ask the doctor to tell you and your husband in detail, why he advised this,...If the doctor gives you reason enough to be very concerned, then you should be..but your husband must understand the consequences of his actions, and how they affect the family. It gets to the point where it is just outright selfish..but so many people can't quit..I pray that he will come to his senses. To answer your concern? No, I don't think you are worrying unnecessarily...you love your husband. Good luck
2006-08-10 07:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by MotherKittyKat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're not worrying unnecessarily. Smoking reduces immune function and causes damage in the lungs restricting their ability to heal themselves.
I've not seen anyone claiming to be a doctor on this forum. A few nurses and a (rather opinionated) paramedic, but no docs. They rarely give free advice anyway.
'nuff said?
2006-08-10 07:46:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not a doctor... smoking is bad for you, period. whether you're healthy or not, it's never good. since he just recently got over an infection, his lungs may still be weak, and smoking can weaken it even more, making him susceptible or at risk to catch another infection. he should rest his lungs, and if possible, quit smoking for good. if he doesn't listen to his doctor, and he gets hospitalized again, he's not gonna get a good quality of care because he is so stubborn. they might think "what's the use of treating him if he doesn't help himself?"
2006-08-10 12:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a problem
2006-08-10 15:34:28 · answer #5 · answered by Candy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋