Tag: Cigarette smoke

Research indicates that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) pathology involves significant—yet often overlooked—changes to the lymphatic system, including dysfunctional fluid drainage and immune cell movement. This highlights an essential, though complex, aspect of how does COPD affect the lymphatic system and drive disease progression.

According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a major source of exposure for many people to the toxic chemical **acrolein** is cigarette smoke, both firsthand and secondhand. This highly reactive and irritating aldehyde is a common environmental pollutant generated from various combustion processes and can pose significant risks to human health.