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The Best Remedy for Your Lungs (Asthma, COPD, and Infection)
Introduction: Understanding the lungs
The lungs are the center of the body’s respiratory system.
The cells of the human body need oxygen to stay healthy and alive. Your body also needs to rid itself of toxic carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a waste product made by the body’s cells as they perform their normal daily functions. The human lungs are designed to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide every time you respire (i.e., breathe in and out).
Let’s look at this complex system in detail.
Anatomy of the lungs
The lung is a spongy, pinkish organ that has the appearance of two upside-down cones. There are two lungs in the human body, and they are located in your chest. The right lung consists of three lobes, while the left has just two lobes to make room for your heart.
Bronchial tree
The lungs originate at the bottom of your windpipe (trachea). Your windpipe is a tube that serves as a passage for the inflow and outflow of air. Each lung has a bronchus that links to the trachea. The bronchi and trachea airways form an inverted “Y” in your chest, often referred to as the bronchial tree.
