The Lungs are a vital part of our Body.  Without proper functioning of our Lungs our Bodies would not

function properly and efficiently.  Our Lungs transport Oxygen to our Brain, Heart and all other organs

in the Body. 

Keeping Lungs Healthy

Keep your Lungs healthy by taking good care of yourself every day.  Regular and Cardio Exercise is good for the Lungs. Good Nutrition is very important and do not Smoke.  Smoke of any kind is damaging to the Lungs.  Tobacco. Marijuana, Crack and any other kind of inhaled Smoke can seriously damage the Lungs.

How does Oxygen get into the Body?

"To deliver oxygen to the body, air is breathed in through the Nose, Mouth or both. The nose is the preferred route since it is a better filter than the Mouth. The nose decreases the amount of irritants delivered to the lung, whilst also heating and adding moisture (humidity) into the air we breathe. When large amounts of air are needed, the nose is not the most efficient way of getting air into the lungs and therefore mouth breathing may be used. Mouth breathing is commonly needed when exercising. '  www.thoracic.org

The Respiratory System

" Your lungs are part of the respiratory system, a group of organs and tissues that work together to help you breathe. The respiratory system's main job is to move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases.

Why are Lungs important?

Every Cell in your body needs Oxygen in order to live. The Air we breathe contains Oxygen and other gases. Once in the Lungs, Oxygen is moved into the bloodstream and carried through your body. At each Cell in your body, Oxygen is exchanged for a waste gas called Carbon Dioxide. Your bloodstream then carries this waste gas back to the lungs where it is removed from the blood stream and then exhaled. Your lungs and respiratory system automatically perform this vital process.

The Parts of the Respiratory System and How They Work
Airways

SINUSES are hollow spaces in the bones of your head above and below your eyes that are connected to your nose by small openings. Sinuses help regulate the temperature and humidity of inhaled air.
The NOSE is the preferred entrance for outside air into the respiratory system. The hairs lining the nose's wall are part of the air-cleaning system.
Air also enters through the MOUTH, especially for those who have a mouth-breathing habit, whose nasal passages may be temporarily blocked by a cold, or during heavy exercise.
The THROAT collects incoming air from your nose and mouth then passes it downward to the windpipe (trachea).
The WINDPIPE (trachea) is the passage leading from your throat to your lungs.
The windpipe divides into the two main BRONCHIAL TUBES, one for each lung, which divides again into each lobe of your lungs. These, in turn, split further into bronchioles.

Lungs and Blood Vessels

Your Right Lung is divided into Three LOBES, or sections. Each lobe is like a balloon filled with sponge-like tissue. Air moves in and out through one opening—a branch of the bronchial tube.
Your Left Lung is divided into two LOBES.
The PLEURA are the two membranes, actually one continuous one folded on itself, that surround each lobe of the Lungs and separate your Lungs from your chest wall.
Your bronchial tubes are lined with CILIA (like very small hairs) that move like waves. This motion carries MUCUS (sticky phlegm or liquid) upward and out into your throat, where it is either coughed up or swallowed. Mucus catches and holds much of the dust, germs, and other unwanted matter that has invaded your lungs. You get rid of this matter when you cough, sneeze, clear your throat or swallow.
The smallest branches of the bronchial tubes are called BRONCHIOLES, at the end of which are the air sacs or Alveoli.
ALVEOLI are the very small air sacs that are the destination of breathed-in air.
CAPILLARIES are blood vessels in the walls of the alveoli. Blood passes through the capillaries, entering through your PULMONARY ARTERY and leaving via your PULMONARY VEIN. While in the capillaries, blood gives off carbon dioxide through the capillary wall into the alveoli and takes up oxygen from air in the alveoli.

Smoking Marijuana or Cigarettes diminishes Oxygen supply to the Lungs.


Keeping Lungs Healthy

In Order to keep your Lungs Healthy DO NOT SMOKE.   DO NOT SMOKE Marijuana, Cigarettes, Crack or inhaled Smoke of any kind. Cardio Exercise several times a week is good for the Lungs. Good Nutrition is important and do not Smoke in any capacity.  Smoke of any kind is damaging to the Lungs.  Tobacco, Marijuana, Crack and any other kind of inhaled Smoke potentially damages the Lungs and can cause asthma, bronchitis, emphezema, shortness of breath, wheezing and Copd.

Second Hand Smoke from Marijuana or Cigarettes is harmful to the Lungs and Heart.

How Marijuana Affects the Lungs