Infection blocks lung's protective response against tobacco smoke
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 13:35
in Health & Medicine
An infection that often goes undetected can block the lung's natural protective response against tobacco smoke, according to researchers at National Jewish Health. The findings, recently published online and scheduled to appear in the October issue of Infection and Immunity, suggest one mechanism that may cause smokers to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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