what does that mean?

Question

i was told that when dehydrated the lungs can't slide over each other . what does that mean and how do i know when i've drank enough water

Answer 1

I think it means that the cilia in the lungs doesn't move as well. These are the small sacs that help move mucus out of the lungs. The lungs move independent of each other, so maybe that is what they meant.

Answer 2

The chest is comprised of a hugh negative space, that is where the lungs sit. There is a thin layer of fluid that lubricates the lungs as we breathe. The lungs expand and contract, never slide over each other. If you are dehydrated this fluid is not affected by this condition, the fluid will remain there. If you drink 8 to 10 glasses of some sort of liquids a day, that is good enough to keep you hydrated.

Answer 3

your lungs are each in a sac that has a little bit of fluid in them for lubrication, like gears have oil to help them move easier. When your dehydrated your body pulls fluid from tissues to put in the blood so oxygen can be passed around your body. if there isn't enough fluid your blood becomes very thick and in turn that makes it hard for your heart to pump it. So the work load on your heart increases. I could go on and on about this but I hope this give you the general idea. By the way your lungs don't even touch each other. they are seperated by the heart , treachea and esophagus.

Drink at least 8 eight oz glass of water or beverage a day or the equlivate of 2, 2 liter bottles of fluid and you should be ok

Answer 4

Honestly, I have never heard of that. I cannot find it online and my anatomy book's section on dehydration mentions nothing about lungs sliding over each other. Drink water until you're full, drink it when you need to. If you feel like you're about to explode, stop drinking it so much. Basically, find a good balance. Not every person needs 8 glasses a day, the exact amount of water needed varies depending on factors such as weight.

Answer 5

You know you have had enough water if you aren't thirsty anymore. Our bodies are very capable of letting us know when we need fluids.
Thirst is the number one way. You get fluids in everything that you eat and drink. As long as you aren't exceedingly under weight malnourished or exercise excessively with out replenishing your fluid intake.You are probably getting enough water everyday.
As far as the lung sliding over each other...I have never heard of such a thing. Relax...If it is that much of a concern for you see your doctor.