Why Older Adults Face Higher Risks from COVID-19 and Flu
Older adults are significantly more likely to develop severe illness from influenza or COVID-19, and new research suggests that ageing lung cells may play a…
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Effects of Smoking on the Effectiveness of Respiratory Rehabilitation and Correlation Analysis in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Retrospective Analysis
In contrast to smokers, non-smokers exhibited substantial improvements in several respiratory parameters following rehabilitation, including forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity…
Scientists Uncover How Tobacco Smoke Damages Key Immune Cells in the Lungs
Cigarette smoking is a prevalent and lethal habit, yet our understanding of its role in causing severe respiratory diseases remains incomplete, hindering the development of…
How gum disease exacerbates chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Severe gum disease has been identified as a factor contributing to the advancement of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yet, the specifics of how this…