Clinical trial uses nicotine patches to treat chronic lung disease

(MediaSource) Nicotine patches were created to help smokers quit, but researchers are conducting a study to see if they can also help patients who suffer from a chronic lung disease. Sarcoidosis is a growth of inflammatory cells, most likely triggered by inhaling pesticides or other toxic materials. If the condition doesn't go away on its own, it can cause severe lung damage and even death.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news