US EditionUnusual Carbon Build-up Found in Lungs of COPD Patients
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Unusual carbon build-up found in lungs of COPD patients
Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease. These overloaded cells are larger and trigger more inflammation, suggesting that pollution and carbon buildup not just smoking may drive the disease.
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manchester.ac.ukScientists find unusual build-up of soot-like particles in lung cells of COPD patients
Cells taken from the lungs of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a larger accumulation of soot-like carbon deposits compared to cells taken from people who smoke but do not have COPD, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. Carbon can enter the lungs via cigarette smoke, diesel exhaust and polluted air.
The lungs are vital organs that play a fundamental role in the functioning of the human body, allowing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. However, their well-being is often threatened by harmful habits, such as smoking, one of the main risk factors for various respiratory diseases. With the increase of lung problems in the population, experts make energetic calls to raise awareness about the importance of caring for these organs and unde…
It is time to change the way we talk about COPD, says Magne Wang Fredriksen at LHL.
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