8 Interesting Facts About Lungs

Breathing is the most important thing your body does. Without breathing, you simply cannot live. It’s something you do without even thinking about it — unless you suffer from a lung condition that makes breathing a difficult task. There are many facts about the respiratory system and the lungs that most people are unaware of.

Here’s a list of from the Lung Institute with some very interesting lung facts:

1. A person usually breathes an average of 13 pints of air every minute.

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