Allergology

How gut microbes can protect children from asthma

The modulation of the gut microbiota could play an important role in protecting children from asthma in the first year of life.

Fewer antibiotics linked to reduced childhood asthma

A new study (The Lancet Respiratory Medicine) suggests that the decrease in the incidence of childhood asthma is a consequence of reduced antibiotic use.

Taking vitamin D and omega-3 during pregnancy could change the infant airway microbiota

A study suggests that the effects of dietary interventions during pregnancy are mediated by different factors, including the infant airway microbiota.

Early-life airway microbiota could predispose to childhood asthma

The composition of the airway microbiota in early life could predispose to the development of asthma later in childhood, according to a new study.

Microbial compound could predispose children to asthma

A microbial compound could increase the risk of asthma in children. A study identified the mechanisms that link the microbiota to allergies.

Some gut bacteria could prevent and reverse food allergies

Beneficial gut microbes may prevent and reverse food allergies, a study published in Nature Medicine finds.

Scientists explore the causal role of gut microbiota in food allergy

Rates of food allergy in children are spiking and it’s not certain why this increase in prevalence has occurred. The gut microbiome could play a role.

The microbiome of healthy children contains bacteria that protect them from food allergies

The intestinal microbiome of healthy children plays a protective role against food allergies, a study published in Nature Medicine concludes.

Food allergies and intolerances: gut microbes could offer new treatment perspectives

The recent increase of food allergies and intolerances is likely linked to the gut microbiota. A. Caminero et al tried to give an explaination.

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