If you breathe in a bug, and it gets to your lungs, how can your lungs “get rid of” the bug carcass? Is it just trapped in there? Can lungs “digest” things? (Assuming you’re not coughing it back out)
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Imagine your lungs as a cozy room where you breathe in air to stay healthy. Sometimes, tiny things like bugs can accidentally get inside when you breathe. If a bug goes into your lungs, your body’s system will try to take care of it.
Your lungs are smart. They have tiny hair-like things called cilia. Think of cilia like brooms that sweep and clean your lungs. When a bug gets inside, these cilia start moving in a wave-like motion. They try to push the bug and any gunk out of your lungs.
Sometimes, your body might also send some special cells to help. These cells are like superhero cleaners. They can surround the bug, break it down, and carry the parts away. So, even if you’re not coughing, your body has ways to get rid of the bug and keep your lungs clean and healthy.
Our lungs can’t really “digest” things like our stomach can, but they can remove things that shouldn’t be there.
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