Those aging lungs .... time to quite smoking everything

[realeasygoing]

Well we all know smoke no matter what it is bad for the lungs.
Yes over the years I have smoked meth, coke, pot and cigerettes (hookah tobacco also).

While I lived in Europe (2001-2003) I would contract bronchitis often not sure whether acute or chronic but it would only be cured by antibiotics.

I moved to a deserty place in the states and quick smoking pot and cigerettes. Sure enough for those years I was good no problems with bronchitis. Actually good for almost 4 years. Well 2 years ago started smoking cigerettes again and
The on a plan ride back from South East Asia I caught it again not real bad but got rid of it in about 2 weeks.

This year I got it with out the usual forward cold. Started using a asthma inhaler which seemed to help. Started about December 9th and went to the hopital Monday on the 11th. The hospital I went to in honduras said I have pneumonia and gave me a bunch of antiboitics which seem to be helping but this is honduras and the doctors are crap here.

I think I have cronic bronchitis or some type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Not only is time for me to quit smoking any and everything but where should I start for rehabilitation?

 

[MadMechanic]

keep in mind that lungs heal themselves very slowly even with clean air..good luck!

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

Chronic bronchitis and/or pneumonia and chronic cough are symptoms of COPD. COPD permanently destroys the lungs. The lung tissue will not heal after the discontinuation of smoking.

Before you self diagnose and self treat based on history, get to an immunologist/asthma specialist to have breathing tests. Who writes the scripts for your inhaler? Your primary care doctor? IME, an asthma specialist will have you return to the office every 3-6 months for breathing tests and medical management.

If you have asthma and your health is being negatively affected by smoking, the logical solution would be to stop smoking...everything.

 

[Winding Vines]

Go to your Primary Care Physician and get the tests run on your lungs. Get a diagnosis and go from there.

There are "ways" of helping yourself through diet, supplements and exercise to help prolong your health and slow the deteriorating effects of COPD and the like.

Consume HUGE amounts of antioxidants, I know of a few supplements that have amazing research on helping respiratory issues. Immunomodulating compounds like Del-Immune V, increasing your intake of oxygen.

Bottom line is quitting smoking is only one piece of the pie unfortunately. Let me know if you need further advise.

Take care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. That is the best advise any health care provider could give.