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Beyond standard immune modulation, PBM supports non\u2010immune structural tissue preservation by enhancing the expression of anti\u2010inflammatory, anti\u2010apoptotic, and antioxidant genes in epithelial, endothelial, and fibroblast cells, thereby reducing collagen deposition and alleviating subepithelial fibrosis. In clinical settings, supplementary near\u2010infrared light applications and laser acupuncture have demonstrated marked efficacy, significantly reducing asthma severity grades, daily\/nocturnal symptoms, and exacerbations, while establishing substantial improvements in asthma control and lung function. 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