respiratory disease: Quick Facts

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Medical illustration of the human chest showing the lungs, diaphragm, ribs, trachea, bronchus, and bronchioles, with one lung cut away to reveal internal structures.

Illustration of human lungs with detailed insets comparing normal alveoli to alveoli damaged by emphysema, highlighting the loss of air sac structure in the diseased state.

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A labeled medical illustration shows a sagittal section of the pharynx, highlighting anatomical features such as the tonsils, palate, tongue, epiglottis, and related muscles. An inset diagram identifies the nasal, oral, and laryngeal regions of the pharynx in color.

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