Inflammatory changes in the airways of mice caused by cigarette smoke exposure are only partially reversed after smoking cessation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tobacco smoking irritates and damages the respiratory tract and contributes to a higher risk of developing lung emphysema. At present, smoking cessation is the only effective treatment for reducing the progression of lung emphysema,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/99 |