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4 days agoYour body fought off the virus - but damaged your lungs - Harvard Gazette
When the lungs are attacked by a virus, the damage doesn't stop there. The body's natural defenses cause inflammation while fighting the virus, often leaving lasting problems. The cells that make up the lungs' mucosal lining are exposed to the environment with every breath - both highlighting the risk of infection and emphasizing the need for a robust response. In a paper published recently in Science,
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