Treatment of emphysema with retinoic acid or other retinoids by inducing formation of gas-exchange units (alveoli)

摘要

This invention relates to the use of retinoic acid, its esters and analogues thereof, for treatment of emphysema. The method comprises administration of a composition containing an effective amount of a retinoic acid, or an ester or an analoge thereof, to induce alveolar formation.