Treatment of pulmonary disorders 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 enhancing alveolar function or development. The method comprises administration of a composition containing an alveoli formation-inducing effective amount of a retinoic acid, its esters and analogues of retinoic acid.