Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key to restoring the lungs’ natural repair ability. The discovery could lead ...
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Can my lungs heal after vaping?

Your lungs begin to heal after quitting vaping. The long-term effects of e-cigarette use are still being studied. Vaping can lead to chronic lung diseases and decreased lung capacity. The good news is ...
Respiratory diseases like influenza and COVID-19 drive inflammatory responses that can cause long-term damage to the lungs and can be difficult to treat. Now, by using techniques that deliver mRNA via ...
LA JOLLA, CA—Pulmonary diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. For many progressive lung diseases like idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a key issue is a low supply of ...
Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have completed the first study comparing lung macrophages in multiple ...
“In this study, we investigated the interplay between cigarette smoke, DNA damage and repair, focusing on the Nucleotide Excision Repair (NER) protein Xeroderma Pigmentosum Group C (XPC).” “In this ...