Is Caffeine Bad for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
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While concerns about stimulants are common, a 2016 study in the journal *Thorax* revealed intriguing evidence that caffeine can exhibit antifibrotic effects in laboratory models involving lung tissue. This compelling but preclinical finding raises the crucial and complex question for individuals with lung scarring: is caffeine bad for pulmonary fibrosis?