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Inhalation to SM has been attributed to lung and brain injury. After exposure to SM, soldiers and civilians develop respiratory complications, such as asthma-like pathologies, chronic bronchitis, and pulmonary fibrosis. While the lungs are known for their susceptibility to SM toxicity, the brain’s effects remain primarily unknown. Figure created with biorender.com
