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How Lower Estrogen Impacts Your Lungs and Increases Inflammation

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Lower estrogen levels don’t just affect your hormones—they can impact your lung health, too. If you’ve noticed more shortness of breath, lingering coughs, or an increase in respiratory infections, it might not be a coincidence. This post breaks down how estrogen plays a key role in lung function, inflammation, and immune defense—and what you can do to protect your health. Let’s talk about it.

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