What is this?
This 3D model helps us see how the lungs of someone seriously affected by COVID-19 can change. Normally, lungs are soft and help us breathe easily, but the virus can make them damaged and stiff. It shows why people with severe COVID-19 often have a very hard time getting enough oxygen.
Key Parts to Explore
Airways (Bronchi)
These are the main tubes that carry air from your windpipe deep into your lungs.
Damaged Alveoli
These are the tiny air sacs that are usually healthy and swap oxygen for carbon dioxide, but here they are injured by the virus.
Inflamed Tissue
This shows areas where the lung has become swollen and irritated because the body is fighting the infection.
Scarring (Fibrosis)
These are tough, damaged parts that make the lung stiff and unable to stretch properly.
Did You Know?
Did you know that when COVID-19 severely attacks the lungs, it can make them feel like stiff sponges instead of soft balloons?
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