Why Cigarette Smoke Makes Flu, Other Viral Infections Worse
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 09:07
in Health & Medicine
A new study could explain why the cold and flu virus symptoms that are often mild and transient in non-smokers can seriously sicken smokers. The study also identified the mechanism by which viruses and cigarette smoke interact to increase lung inflammation and damage.
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