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Aging lung cells driving harmful inflammation in COVID and flu

April 3, 2026UC San Francisco

UC San Francisco reports aging lung cells can trigger immune responses and inflammation that make COVID and flu more dangerous with age, pointing to possible new treatments.

Why do COVID and flu get more dangerous with age?
UCSF researchers found aging lung cells can trigger an immune response and inflammation that causes more harm than good
pointing to possible new treatments.
UC San Francisco
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