lungs

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From high-pressure extractors to high-quality filters, there are more tools than ever before to protect the lungs of people working with wood.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare but potentially lethal family of viruses carried by rodents, with different forms attacking the lungs or kidneys.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

These viruses generally affect the lungs and are fatal in about 40% of cases.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Axolotls are famous for their extraordinary ability to regrow entire limbs along with tails, spinal cord tissue, and parts of organs including the heart, brain, lungs, liver, and jaw.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

I could empty out that bag of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in my backpack and breathe into it, but knowing my luck today my lungs would burst into cheese flames or something.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell