Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Fungi In Lungs May Hold Asthma Treatment Clues

There was a time when we assumed the insides of our lungs were devoid of life, apart from our own cells helping us breathe. But now we learn that the lung is home to a wide range of organisms, including fungi. A new study finds that people with asthma have a different blend of fungi in their lungs compared to healthy people who do not have asthma, leading the researchers to suggest this could be a useful avenue for developing new treatments...

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