Chronic Exposure to Water-Pipe Smoke Induces Alveolar Enlargement, DNA Damage and Impairment of Lung Function

Chronic Exposure to Water-Pipe Smoke Induces Alveolar Enlargement, DNA Damage and Impairment of Lung Function

Background/Aim: Epidemiological evidence indicates that water-pipe smoking (WPS) adversely affects the respiratory system. However, the mechanisms underlying its effects are not well understood. Recent experimental studies reported the occurrence of lung inflammation and oxidative stress following a...

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Main Authors: Abderrahim Nemmar, Suhail Al-Salam, Priya Yuvaraju, Sumaya Beegam, Javed Yasin, Badreldin H. Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2016-03-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Water-pipe smoking
Nose-only exposure
Chronic exposure
Lung function
Oxidative stress
Inflammation
DNA damage
Alveolar injury
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/443050

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