Association between indoor bacterial communities, lung function and airway inflammation

Conclusion: We conclude that a higher microbial diversity is associated to higher lung function in males and increased inflammation and lower lung function in females. Further studies are needed understand the relation between exposure to specific types of bacteria and lung conditions.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 27, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Amin, H., Cramer, C., Drengenes, C., Finster, K., Gomez Real, F., Gislason, T., Holm, M., Janson, C., Jögi, N. O., Jogi, R., Malinovschi, A., P.G. Marshall, I., Modig, L., Norbäck, D., Shigdel, R., Sigsgaard, T., Svanes, C., Thorarinsdotti Tags: Occupational and environmental health Source Type: research