BEWARE! Lung damage due to air pollution is irreversible, say experts
Any form of lung damage can result in a multitude of problems including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The bad news is that lung deterioration is a condition that is non-reversible and also there is no treatment option available, says expert.
Nov 24, 2022, 11:24 AM IST
Vaping may impair mucus clearance from airways: Study
The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, found that exposing human airway cells to e-cigarette vapour containing nicotine in culture resulted in a decreased ability to move mucus or phlegm across the surface. This phenomenon is called "mucociliary dysfunction".
Jun 07, 2019, 12:37 PM IST
