In this episode, Armand DiMele speaks with Dr. Neal Schachter, a prominent figure in respiratory health, about the importance of lung health and the differences between colds and flu. Dr. Schachter, the medical director of the respiratory care department at Mount Sinai Hospital, discusses the critical functions of the lungs, the impact of smoking, and the significance of oxygen in our lives. He emphasizes the need for awareness regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the importance of smoking cessation. The conversation also touches on the effects of air pollution and the role of exercise in maintaining lung health.