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Paradoxical enrichment of Akkermansia in children with poorly controlled asthma: a longitudinal study

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  • Chian-Feng Huang

  • Jiu-Yao Wang

  • Wilfried Joachim Juergen Karmaus

  • I-Jen Wang

  • May 8, 2026

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    The study examined gut microbiota composition in pediatric asthma patients compared to healthy controls, focusing on disease severity and management.

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    Children with asthma showed reduced levels of Akkermansia, Anaerostipes, and Escherichia compared to healthy peers, indicating dysbiosis.

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    Akkermansia levels paradoxically increased during asthma exacerbations, suggesting a complex relationship with asthma severity.

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    The findings challenge the notion of Akkermansia as solely beneficial, highlighting the need for tailored microbiome-targeted therapies.

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    This research underscores the importance of understanding gut microbiota dynamics in relation to asthma control and treatment outcomes.

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Paradoxical enrichment of Akkermansia in children with poorly controlled asthma: a longitudinal study

  • by Chian-Feng Huang, Jiu-Yao Wang, Wilfried Joachim Juergen Karmaus, I-Jen Wang

  • May 8, 2026

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