8 Fun Facts About Lungs

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung disease characterized by increased blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries that eventually makes breathing very difficult. MORE: Learn why every breath matters for patients with pulmonary hypertension Breathing is the most important thing our body does. Without lungs to breathe, we can’t live. It sounds simple,…

Understanding Exactly How the Lungs Work

According to the COPD Foundation, understanding how the lungs work will help those who suffer from lung diseases have a little bit more control over their breathing. MORE: Understanding the struggles pulmonary hypertension patients face As you inhale, air composed of approximately 21 percent…