Right lung (Pulmo dexter)
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Anatomy
One of the paired lungs with three lobes, slightly larger than the left; it oxygenates blood and clears carbon dioxide through millions of air sacs.
Clinical notes
A pulmonary embolism causes sudden breathlessness and chest pain — an emergency.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right lung?
One of the paired lungs with three lobes, slightly larger than the left; it oxygenates blood and clears carbon dioxide through millions of air sacs.
Why is the Right lung clinically important?
A pulmonary embolism causes sudden breathlessness and chest pain — an emergency.
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