Although the impact of host genetics on gut microbial diversity and the abundance of specific
taxa is well established,,,,–, little is known about how host genetics regulates the genetic …

The role of the microbiome in asthma is highlighted, considering its influence on immune
responses and its connection to alterations in asthmatic patients. In this context, we review …

Frequent use of hormones and drugs may be associated with side-effects. Recent studies
have shown that probiotics have effects on the prevention and treatment of immune-related …

To evaluate the genetic relationship between hypertension and COVID‐19 and explore the
molecular pathways linking hypertension to COVID‐19. We performed genetic correlation …

Epidemiological studies report the impact of co-infection with pneumococcus and respiratory
viruses upon disease rates and outcomes, but their effect on pneumococcal carriage …

Fibrotic diseases affect multiple organs and are associated with morbidity and mortality. To
examine organ-specific and shared biologic mechanisms that underlie fibrosis in different …

Background Descriptive epidemiological data on incidence rates (IRs) of asthma with
recurrent exacerbations (ARE) are sparse. Objectives This study hypothesized that IRs for …

Background Viral infection is a common trigger of severe respiratory illnesses in early life
and a risk factor for later asthma development. The mechanism leading to asthma could …

Background Asthma with severe exacerbation is one of the most common causes of
hospitalization among young children. Exacerbations are typically triggered by respiratory …

Background Risk factors of asthma-like symptoms in childhood may act through an
increased infection burden because infections often trigger these symptoms. Objective We …