What are the effects of estrogen on lung function and respiratory health and how does it influence conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
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What are the effects of estrogen on lung function and respiratory health and how does it influence conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
Estrogen can influence lung function by affecting airway size and responsiveness. Higher levels may exacerbate asthma but potentially protect against COPD by enhancing lung tissue repair.
Estrogen may worsen asthma by enhancing airway responsiveness but improves lung function by supporting alveolar regeneration. Its role in COPD is less clear but may involve inflammation modulation.