It can cause chronic lung conditions such as asthma, and it can even affect one's mental health. (chicagolawyer.com)
Rhinovirus C infections are also a major contributor to poor outcomes for people with chronic lung conditions like cystic fibrosis, and early exposure to the virus can cause lifelong lung scarring leading to persistent respiratory difficulties later, says Palmenberg. (news.wisc.edu)
The study, published this month in the American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology, offers a potential new solution for preventing chronic lung conditions that affect premature babies. (sciencedaily.com)