The article emphasizes the incredible function of lungs, highlighting their role in breathing and maintaining body health. It reflects on personal experiences with lung health, particularly the writer's father's struggle with lung cancer due to smoking. At 61 years old, the writer seeks to assess their lung strength after a knee injury curtailed their physical activity. They share their experience of lung capacity testing at a research facility, detailing the spirometry test and an endurance exercise test, underscoring the importance of lung health awareness.
"Lungs are amazing. They inflate and deflate from dawn to dusk, performing 20,000 breaths a day, maintaining our vital functions and health."
"I want to know how strong my lungs are. At 61, lung function begins to decline in your mid-30s, and I've missed over 100 hours of aerobic exercise."
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