What does it mean when a paramedic applies oxygen to someone in respiratory distress and it "blows out" the lungs? [more inside]
posted by forensicphd on Nov 15, 2006 - 4 answers

Any way to speed up lung recovery once you've quit smoking? [more inside]
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb on Aug 22, 2006 - 18 answers

Does menthol in cigarettes crystalize in your lungs? [more inside]
posted by frankie_stubbs on Dec 31, 2005 - 6 answers

BodilyFunctionFilter: Five weeks smoke free - huzzah! - however, I am worried that I am not hacking up any lung hommous from 8+ years of a reasonably rastafarian rock n roll lifestyle. I am breathing great, but i *know* there should be stuff coming out ... is my worry justifed?
posted by elphTeq on Jun 6, 2004 - 26 answers