Take a deep breath in, then let it out. That feels really good,
doesn’t it? We need air to live. Our lungs have the important
job of making sure we get the air we need. But what happens if
the lungs aren’t working well? Sometimes, people develop lung
cancer, which causes more deaths than any other type of cancer
in the United States. In 2008, about 160,000 people died of this
disease. There are many causes of lung cancer. The good news is
that you can reduce your risk of getting lung cancer by not
smoking. Smoking is a big cause of lung cancer and other
diseases, so don’t smoke! LUNGevity is a charity that includes
lung cancer survivors, their families and scientists who are
working to end this dangerous situation. The Mini Page talked
with specialists in this group to learn more about lung cancer
and the increased hope that new research offers. We each have
two lungs, one on each side of our chest. Lungs are stretchy,
almost like balloons. When we breathe in air, lungs inflate, or
puff out. When we breathe o