What Are Airways?
Airways
Say: AIR-wayz
The airways in your lungs are like tubes or straws. The air flows in and out of them so you can breathe. They're also called bronchial (say: BRONG-kee-ul) tubes or bronchi (say: BRONG-kye).
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
© 1995- KidsHealth® All rights reserved.
Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.
