Understanding the lungs

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Inside the lungs.

Tap any highlighted part to learn how it works — and see how conditions like asthma and cystic fibrosis affect the way children breathe.

TracheaMain BronchiRight LungLeft LungAlveoliDiaphragmbreathing

Explore the anatomy

Tap any glowing dot on the diagram to learn about that part of the respiratory system — and how it can be affected by conditions Dr. Els treats.

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