Nasopharyngeal microbiota in children is associated with severe asthma exacerbations.

The respiratory microbiome has been associated with the etiology and disease course of asthma.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - March 8, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Gina J. van Beveren, Wouter A.A. de Steenhuijsen Piters, Shelley A. Boeschoten, Sam Louman, Mei Ling Chu, Kayleigh Arp, Pieter L. Fraaij, Matthijs de Hoog, Corinne Buysse, Marlies A. van Houten, Elisabeth A.M. Sanders, Peter J.F. M. Merkus, Annemie L. Boe Source Type: research