Alveoli are tiny air sacs in your lungs that take up the oxygen you breathe in and keep your body going. Although they’re microscopic, alveoli are the workhorses of your respiratory system. People ...

Scientists have created a model alveolar system that mimics the breathing action of the human lung and allows visualization of flow patterns within the alveoli. The chip they designed includes tubes ...

The most important lung function is to take oxygen from the environment and transfer it to the bloodstream. Lung function tests can show how well the lungs carry out this task. The left and right ...

The alveoli are microscopic, balloon-like structures in the lungs that play a crucial role in respiration. If they are damaged, they may be able to self-repair, but medical attention is key to ...