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The lung is an Important open organ and the primary site of respiration.Many life-thrsatening diseases develop in the lung,e.g.,pneumonia,asthma,chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPDs),pulmonary fibrosis,and lung cancer.In the lung,innate immunity serves as the frontline in both anti-irritant response and anti-tumor defense and is also critical for mucosal homeostasis;thus,It plays an Important role in containing these pulmonary diseases.Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs),characterized by their strict tissue residence and distinct function In the mucosa,are attracting increased attentlon in innate immunity.Upon sensing the danger signals from damaged epithelium,ILCs activate,proliferate,and release numerous cytokines with specific local functions;they also participate in mucosal immunesurveillance,immune-regulation,and homeostasis.However,when their functions become uncontrolled,ILCs can enhance pathological states and induce diseases.In this review,we discuss the physiological and pathological functions of ILC subsets 1 to 3 in the lung,and how the pathogenic environment affects the function and plasticlty of ILCs.