StrangeFacts About the Lungs
| Facts About the Lungs | Healthier Lungs | Types of Lung Conditions |
| An estimated 90% of the lung is filled with air and only 10% is hard tissue. | Smoking is difficult to quit, but will improve your lung capacity by 20%. | Asthma - Difficulty breathing, may experience asthma attacks |
| They are the largest organ in the body and each lung is composed of smooth, shiny lobes. | Exercising every day is important. | Influenza - High fever (104oF), chills, coughing, weakness, loss of appetite are common symptoms of Influenza |
| Male lungs average 1060 grams, while female lungs average 930 grams. | An annual checkup can determine any problems and could prevent complications. | Bacterial Pneumonia- Can follow severe influenza. Part of the lung becomes consolidated and is non-functioning |
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