2006-11-30 23:06:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
well smoking is nowadays being found out to be the cause of a lot of diseases.......no wonder if it causes pneumonia too........... although i have been smoking for 5 years now but still away from pneumonia......
2006-11-30 23:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by DeAd MaN 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is. Since our upper respiratory tract is teeming with microorganisms which causes the pneumonia disease, our body has its natural defenses, like the mucus secretions, which prevents the organisms into penetrating our lower respiratory tract. However, in smoking, the toxins given off by the smoke of the cigarette destroys these natural barriers which makes the person very susceptible to having Pneumonia or any other infections which are caused by microorganisms that are opportunistic; when the body's natural immune system is down. So better quit smoking before experiencing any of these life-threatening conditions.
2006-11-30 23:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by chantel_sabine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, pneumonia is caused by a virus or a bacteria. Non smokers can get pneumonia too. Copd or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease which includes emphasema and asthma is caused primarily by smoking. However asthma isn't always. Asthma could be something aquired at birth as well.
2006-11-30 23:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by queenmaeve172000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that smoking alone is the underlying cause for pneumonia BUT I do know it doesn't help the situation any. Just as if your sick with the flu or broncitis, it makes your healing time twice as long because the toxins in cigs. makes it difficult to heal quickly, I know from experience unfortunately.
2006-11-30 23:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by justwondering 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A compromised immune system is the main cause of pneumonia.
2006-11-30 23:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Babs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
smoking can cause bronchitis which can easily get infected causing pneumonia
2006-11-30 23:08:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but it will lower the bodies natural defenses making you more susceptible to illness, germs, viruses and bacteria.
2006-11-30 23:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by Crazy Diamond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its best accelerator for its happening.
2006-11-30 23:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by lostship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slayer of vicius.
2006-11-30 23:14:07 · answer #9 · answered by South JP 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i just don't know.............
2006-11-30 23:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by julia k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋