Every breath you take: Why you need to care for your lungs

Aside from smoking, air pollution, which is common in urban areas, is also damaging to the lungs. — Pixabay

BREATHING difficulty may be a sign that the lungs or the respiratory system is under attack. But how much do we actually know about the lungs, and how can we take care of this vital organ?

The lungs are the main organ of the respiratory system. When we breathe in, air fills up our lungs and oxygen in the air is absorbed into the bloodstream. At the same time, carbon dioxide produced by the body is expelled from the bloodstream into the lungs and then exhaled.