Illustration of respiratory system
- 1 nostril
- 2 nose
- 3 nasal cavity
- 4 nasopharynx
- 5 oropharynx
- 6 larynx
- 7 trachea
- 8 bronchus
- 9 lung
respiratory system
noun
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory tract
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How does dirty air harm the respiratory system and exacerbate asthma?
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Linda Carroll, TIME, 30 May 2024
Additionally, the Lung Institute highlights that salt particles in the air can have a therapeutic effect on the respiratory system, reducing uncomfortable symptoms like congestion and sinus pressure.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
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Linda Carroll, TIME, 30 May 2024
Additionally, the Lung Institute highlights that salt particles in the air can have a therapeutic effect on the respiratory system, reducing uncomfortable symptoms like congestion and sinus pressure.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
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“Respiratory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20system. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.
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