Terrifying Video Shows Shocking Difference Between Breathing Of A Healthy And A Smoker's Lung

Smoking's detrimental impact on health is widely known, but witnessing its physical effects brings a new level of awareness. 

The video, created in 2018 by North Carolina nurse Amanda Eller, vividly demonstrates this by contrasting a healthy lung with a smoker's lungs, both artificially inflated using a ventilator.

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The damage smoking inflicts over the years is no secret, leading to various illnesses and diseases. 

Nurse Amanda Eller's video brings this to light in a striking manner. 

The healthy lung in the video, when inflated, behaves as expected, expanding and contracting smoothly. 

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However, the smoker's lung presents a noticeable contrast. 

While it inflates, it collapses abruptly, lacking the elasticity found in healthy lungs.

Eller's commentary in the video sheds light on the condition of the smoker's lungs: 

"These lungs are COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] lungs, cancerous lungs, the elastin has gone - so they’ll stretch out but the recoil of them just snaps right back, because there’s nothing to help hold them open." 

When switching to the healthy lungs and pumping them with the bag, she then explains: 

"So inspiration, expiration - they totally deflate and they’re right back to where they started."

The video, recently reshared on social media, has resonated with many viewers. 

One person commented, "I’ve now smoked for 27 years and I’m 41. This freaks me out so much but I can’t seem to kick it." 

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Another shared, "I'm getting ready to attempt to stop smoking again. I'm saving this video, thank you."

Cigarette smoke contains thousands of chemicals, many linked to lung cancer, emphysema, and other grave health issues. 

The grim image of blackened lungs, often displayed on cigarette packages and advertisements, is a stark reminder of the damage caused by smoking. 

Tobacco smoke's hazardous components, including carbon monoxide, sulphur, and nitrogen dioxide, contribute to its lethality, potentially causing various types of cancer.

The disturbing visual of blackened lungs serves as a powerful deterrent for those considering quitting smoking.