"Your lungs come second only to your heart as vital organs that symbolizes life 1."  The lungs functions as a filter of toxins and interchangeable gas modulator between oxygen and carbon dioxide. Malfunction of this organ can lead to poison and eventually death.  Here are a few focal points when strategizing to treat the airways related to respiratory conditions: avoiding respiratory irritants, decreasing inflammation, fighting infection, rebuilding and repairing lung tissue, soothing irritation and spasms, and lastly, reducing histamines and mucus. 

1 Body Into Balance, Maria Noel Groves,The Respiratory System: Breathing Deeply