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Unit 5: Respiratory system diseases

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If any part of the respiratory system isn’t working properly, a person can be left feeling short of breath. The lungs are also exposed to the outside environment, making them prone to infections. Learn more about diseases of the lungs and how modern medicine helps to keep them healthy!