lungs

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She told the jury she did not see any water in the child's mouth or airways, adding: "There was no water in his lungs. I would have expected water in his lungs."

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“It’s like you’re drowning. The lungs are leaky, so the fluid fills up in the lungs.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

If the virus severely affects the lungs, oxygen therapy in an intensive care unit may be necessary.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In cases where hantavirus infection is suspected, Mertz said people should seek out urban medical centers that offer extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, which can be used to support the lungs.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Like when she sang at the top of her lungs in the shower, even though there wasn’t an audience.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold