Porphyromonas pasteri and Prevotella nanceiensis in the sputum microbiota are associated with increased decline in lung function in individuals with cystic fibrosis
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001481
Abstract: Although anaerobic bacteria exist in abundance in cystic fibrosis (CF) airways, their role in disease progression is poorly understood. We hypothesized that the presence and relative abundance of the most prevalent, live, anaerobic bacteria in… read more here.
Keywords: abundance; anaerobic bacteria; porphyromonas pasteri; sputum microbiota ... See more keywords
Chlorhexidine oral rinses for symptomatic COPD: a randomised, blind, placebo-controlled preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050271
Abstract: Objectives Determine the effect of twice-daily chlorhexidine oral rinses on oral and lung microbiota biomass and respiratory symptoms. Setting Single centre. Participants Participants were aged 40–85 with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic productive… read more here.
Keywords: chlorhexidine oral; oral rinses; sputum microbiota; sputum ... See more keywords