Left lung (Pulmo sinister)
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Anatomy
Only two lobes to make room for the neighboring heart; it performs the same gas exchange through millions of air sacs.
Clinical notes
Pneumonia causes fever, cough and breathlessness and requires medical evaluation.
Related structures
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left lung?
Only two lobes to make room for the neighboring heart; it performs the same gas exchange through millions of air sacs.
Why is the Left lung clinically important?
Pneumonia causes fever, cough and breathlessness and requires medical evaluation.
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