Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical ...

When you inhale excessive levels of radon, it can raise your risk of serious conditions like lung cancer, emphysema, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis. Radon poisoning is the second most common ...

Of the 47 patients who had arrhythmias, 43 had obstructive emphysema and fibrosis, 2 had severe chronic bronchopulmonary infection, 1 had anthracosilicosis, and 1 had asbestosis (Table 3).

In March 2025, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated announced a study is to evaluate the safety, and tolerability and efficacy ...