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Definition: Airways

The airways in your lungs are like tubes or straws. The air flows in and out of them so you can breathe. The airways are also called bronchial (pronounced: brong-kee-ul) tubes.

A TeensHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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