By Namita S Kalla | April 15, 2025
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The lungs can repair themselves after minor irritants or infections, but chronic exposure to pollutants, smoke hamper natural defenses
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When you inhale, oxygen from the air enters your lungs and moves into your bloodstream, while carbon dioxide is exhaled
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Lungs regulate your body’s pH levels. They maintain the acid-base balance by exhaling carbon dioxide, keeps the blood at a stable pH
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Regular physical activity can improve lung capacity. Aerobic exercises like walking increase lung strength, improve oxygen intake
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Your brain controls the rate and rhythm of your breathing by sensing your body’s need for oxygen. It also helps remove carbon dioxide
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Your lungs and heart work together to keep your body oxygenated. A healthy heart supports proper lung function
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Smoking causes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. The toxic chemicals damage lung tissues
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Exposure to air pollution, including fine particulate matter and industrial chemicals, can cause inflammation and long-term damage
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Lungs help filter out toxins and waste products from your bloodstream. Through gas exchange, they remove carbon dioxide