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The respiratory microbiome influences the occurrence of respiratory diseases in children

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  • Zheng, Kui

  • Zhou, Shuhong

  • Han, Zhoubo

  • Liao, Shunli

  • Wang, Bo

  • April 27, 2026

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    The respiratory microbiome significantly influences the susceptibility and severity of respiratory diseases in children.

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    Microbial composition and metabolites of the respiratory microbiome are involved in respiratory infections and asthma development.

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    The review summarizes the colonization characteristics and dysbiosis of the respiratory microbiome in pediatric populations.

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    Interactions between the respiratory microbiome and the host immune system are critical in understanding respiratory disease mechanisms.

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    Novel therapeutic strategies like probiotic therapy and phage therapy offer potential for treating childhood respiratory diseases.

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The respiratory microbiome influences the occurrence of respiratory diseases in children

  • by Zheng, Kui , Zhou, Shuhong , Han, Zhoubo , Liao, Shunli , Wang, Bo

  • April 27, 2026

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