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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

This common cough syrup ingredient can treat a serious lung disease

Fibrotic lung disease or lung fibrosis is a life threatening condition where there is scarring of the lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The scarring in the lungs thickens the tissues in the lungs and makes it hard to absorb oxygen.

Recently, scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) have found that an ingredient present in common cough syrups can actually save those having this serious lung condition.

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