There's only one way I know of to speed it alone: Singing
My god. I sang until I couldn't cough anymore... then the cough left... then my voice came back.
I suppose also exercise with deep breathing would speed it up too.
Questions about lungs cleaning up, coughing up tar
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There's only one way I know of to speed it alone: Singing
My god. I sang until I couldn't cough anymore... then the cough left... then my voice came back.
I suppose also exercise with deep breathing would speed it up too.
I would second that sauna idea... maybe singing in the sauna would really do it? 
I actually cough more now than I did during my 20 + years of smoking. Most of my coughs are pretty productive now, whereas before they were just dry and painful. Oddly, my most productive coughs now come right after firing up one of my rare analogs (yep-still a battle) - man, I will cough up some junk after that first hit! Sorry for the gross...
I actually cough more now than I did during my 20 + years of smoking. Most of my coughs are pretty productive now, whereas before they were just dry and painful. Oddly, my most productive coughs now come right after firing up one of my rare analogs (yep-still a battle) - man, I will cough up some junk after that first hit! Sorry for the gross...
According to the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2002;166:144-145: It is humming, not singing, that clears your sinuses. I would imagine clearing your sinuses would help clear mucus in other areas as well. It was a Swedish research group that discovered this little tidbit. So, you can hum in the shower, hum in the car, hum in your home. Something More to Hum About 8/10/02
Singing worked for me.
Nice try for a Google dive though. Next time post a link that doesn't require you to register, to read a Swedish study.
*shrug*
I really don't believe this will be the case. You've got to remember that there are TONS of ugly chemicals in cigarette smoke. Some cause cancer. Some contribute to (but don't necessarily cause) heart disease. Many of the others have a mechanical effect on your lungs. i.e. - they gum up the tiny hair like structures already mentioned.
e-cigs, while probably not "good for you," have a VERY short list of chemicals in them. There's the nicotine (contributes to several types of heart disease but is "probably" no worse than drinking too much coffee), the PG, which is pretty dang safe, and the flavourings.
I have no idea how safe/unsafe the flavourings are long term, except that they are almost certainly FAR safer than smoke.
The think that causes you to hack up all that lung-butter when you quit, is the tar. A mix of smoke and moisture that leave deposits in your lungs that are pretty similar to what coats the inside of a chimney. There's not tar in an e-cig.
It's just an educated guess, based on my limited experience, but the e-cig may HELP you cough it up. I switched from analogs (American Spirit) to a blu back in July. Like all smokers, it wasn't the first time I had 'quit.' I found that I started hacking up stuff the next day. This could be easily explained by the fact that the vapour is mostly water, and that water may have a "rinsing" effect. Granted, I don't even vaguely resemble and expert and my experience is limited, but that's my best guess.
went to doc today for check up he was proud I made the switch told me in about 3 months I should feel way way better. He said it takes the cilla about that long to bounce back. also gave an inhaler to help lung function as I have athletic induced asthma. He thinks after bout 3 months I can even be off that so lets vape.
Milk, cheese, and other dairy products aren't advised
to eat/drink when you're sick because they're mucus producing,
so isn't that the opposite?
I noticed I did it in the shower more often than not
I'm going to research into those Expectorant Herbs, what was the name of that
supplement you took ms kellie?
Yes, milk would defeat your purpose by producing more gunk than necessary to get the tar up.
One expectorant that works VERY well is Peppermint Oil. I just rub it on my chest, rub my temples and behind my ears, sometimes below my eyes in the sinus region, and then on my forehead. Sometimes, I'll even put a little dab inside my nose (which burns!) and BREATHE. You'll be shocked at what comes out of your sinuses, and the pepp oil on the chest really starts pushing the junk out of your lungs. You can also put it into a tissue and breathe it in.
Keep in mind that PO is very powerful, but it really can't hurt you. I use a ton of it. Just make sure you get a good brand that's pure. I use NOW's PO. http://www.google.com/products/cata...ult&ct=result&resnum=2&sqi=2&ved=0CDAQ8wIwAQ#
(Oh, and make sure you use the restroom before putting PO on...and wash your hands! PO on the nethers is pretty uncomfortable. lol)
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Things that help clear my lungs:
Cardio
singing
sex
breathing in vapor (you heard me right...)
milk and a few other drinks
now go have some "athletic sex" while singing and vaping while drinking milk
Cardio
singing
sex
breathing in vapor (you heard me right...)
milk and a few other drinks
now go have some "athletic sex" while singing and vaping while drinking milk
Things that help clear my lungs:
Cardio
singing
sex
breathing in vapor (you heard me right...)
milk and a few other drinks
now go have some "athletic sex" while singing and vaping while drinking milk
Wahahahaha HA!!!
Hello Snickdefritz
I need to preface my coment by saying SEEK YOUR DRS ADVICE FIRST.
That said, I was advised to go to my local "Health Food Store" and buy two things: 1. "Clear Lung" (by Ridge Crest Herbals) 2. "Super Ascorbate C" Instant Vitimin C Concentrate (by Twinlab). I was told that these two vitimins would aid in the process of my body evacuating the resedue from smokeing. Please check with your Dr first. Hope this answers your question.
I need to preface my coment by saying SEEK YOUR DRS ADVICE FIRST.
That said, I was advised to go to my local "Health Food Store" and buy two things: 1. "Clear Lung" (by Ridge Crest Herbals) 2. "Super Ascorbate C" Instant Vitimin C Concentrate (by Twinlab). I was told that these two vitimins would aid in the process of my body evacuating the resedue from smokeing. Please check with your Dr first. Hope this answers your question.
It makes me happy to see people post that singing helps and they got their voices back! Maybe there is still hope that I haven't completely destroyed mine, and I'll get my mezzo soprano voice again!
Of course, it is better to ask a doctor before using any medicine/drug but I think there is no problem using natural day-to-day food without asking the doctor. For instance, if Vitamin C is good for lung cleaning we can drink orange juice without needing to ask a doctor.
Pedromj, you would have to drink a whole lot of juice for the mega dose I am refering to !!!
Cardio will help a lot. Going for a quick jog or a brisk walk to get your heart rate up will clear those lungs in no time. And its good for you.
Im a mezzo soprani myself! Ive noticed that I have been singing more since I started vaping! Maybe Ill join choir again next semester? I feel wierd not singing! Im so excited to get my voice back because it was my life before it was consumed by cigs.
Look up Vitamin C inhalation. I know Vapor Renu sells their e-liquid and one can add vitamin C to it. Actually I order all of my fluid with Vitamin C. I have been smoking since 13 years old. Now at 47 I have cut my analog smoking to just a few. I noticed the Vitamin C helps the intial congestion for me. I could not lay flat without my lungs wheezing. Believe me it has helped me. I did do a google search and determined for myself it was safe. I am very cautious since I am a nurse as well.
In addition, you have not smoked too long. I believe your lungs will clear up naturally. However, everyone is different. PS milk will only increase secretions.
In addition, you have not smoked too long. I believe your lungs will clear up naturally. However, everyone is different. PS milk will only increase secretions.
vaping will NOT interfere with this process because you are not actually burning anything.
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