Different upper airway microbiome and their functional genes associated with asthma in young adults and elderly individuals.

Jin-Jae LeeSae-Hoon KimMin-Jung LeeByung-Keun KimWoo-Jung SongHeung-Woo ParkSang-Heon ChoSoo-Jong HongYoon-Seok ChangBong-Soo Kim

Published in: Allergy (2018)

These results suggest that the composition and function of upper airway microbiome could influence asthma pathogenesis, and the microbiome could play various roles depending on the age group.

Keyphrases

young adults
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
allergic rhinitis
middle aged
community dwelling