How your lungs work

No matter how hard we exhale, our lungs will always retain 1 litre of air in the airways This makes the lungs only human organs that can float on water4

The lungs are the major organs of respiration They are located in the chest, either side of the mediastinum The function of the lungs is

lungs The lungs are covered by a thin tissue layer called the pleura The same kind of thin tissue lines the inside of the chest cavity

lungs Discover the top foods to promote healthy lungs From leafy greens to protein-rich meats, learn which foods support lung function and respiratory health