Corticosteroid therapy and airflow obstruction influence the bronchial microbiome, which is distinct from that of bronchoalveolar lavage in asthmatic airways.

Denner, Darcy R

Corticosteroid therapy and airflow obstruction influence the bronchial microbiome, which is distinct from that of bronchoalveolar lavage in asthmatic airways. [electronic resource] - The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 05 2016 - 1398-1405.e3 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1097-6825

10.1016/j.jaci.2015.10.017 doi


Adrenal Cortex Hormones--therapeutic use
Adult
Asthma--drug therapy
Bacteria--genetics
Bronchi--microbiology
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid--microbiology
Eosinophilia--microbiology
Female
Forced Expiratory Volume
Humans
Male
Microbiota
RNA, Bacterial--genetics
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S--genetics