Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2023;7(1):1080-1089

doi:10.35460/2546-1621.2019-0079

The use of lactobacillus reuteri as an adjunct in the treatment of children with newly diagnosed asthma in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines

Jose Carlo Miguel M. Villanueva 1

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Philippines

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English

Abstract

Rationale:Probiotics are live microorganisms that exert beneficial effects on the host, including a reduction of allergic disease symptoms. Lactobacillus reuteri in particular was shown to attenuate the allergic airway, and when used as an adjunct in the treatment of asthma in children, resulted in decreased fractional exhaled nitric oxide and interleukin levels when compared to placebo. However, insufficient information is available regarding the significance of L. reuteri as an adjunct in the treatment of allergic disorders, particularly in allergic airway disease.