Airways (Vías aéreas) The airways in your lungs are like tubes or straws. The air flows in and out of them so you can breathe. The airways are also called bronchial (pronounced: brong-kee-ul) tubes. Back to Articles Related Articles Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. © 1995-2021 KidsHealth®. All rights reserved. Images provided by The Nemours Foundation, iStock, Getty Images, Veer, Shutterstock, and Clipart.com.