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Watch This Video to See How the Respiratory System Works

The lungs are intriguing structures that can efficiently oxygenate the body’s blood. To learn what this process entails, watch this informative animated video.

Air first enters the body through the mouth or nose, where it is warmed and moistened. These structures also serve to filter out dust and debris by trapping them within the mucous membranes. Inhaled air next travels successively through the larynx, trachea, branched bronchi, and smaller bronchioles to enter the alveoli, which are miniscule air sacs that contain the capillaries necessary to exchange carbon dioxide in the blood for the oxygen in the air.

If you or a loved one is in need of respiratory home medical equipment, contact Independence Plus today by calling (708) 366-4500. Our licensed respiratory care practitioners can ensure that you receive properly set-up home medical equipment, as well as the appropriate training to operate it.

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