08-05-2015 18:29 via scitechdaily.com

Vitamin A Receptor Helps Protect Lungs from Smoke Exposure and Viral Infections

New research shows that vitamin A that plays a key role in lung development and maintenance, and may play a protective role in lung injury caused by cigarette smoke exposure and viral infections. It’s no surprise that smoking is bad for the lungs. But only 10%-20% of long-term smokers will develop serious conditions that affect […]
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