Probiotics for prevention and treatment of respiratory tract infections in children

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Authors

Yizhong Wang · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Xiaolu Li

Ting Ge

Yongmei Xiao

Yang Liao

Yun Cui · Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Yucai Zhang · Shanghai Children's Hospital

Wen‐Zhe Ho · Temple University

Guangjun Yu ·

Abstract

Based on the available data and taking into account the safety profile of RCTs, probiotic consumption appears to be a feasible way to decrease the incidence of RTIs in children.

Topics & Keywords

Infant Health and Development Pediatric health and respiratory diseases Infant Nutrition and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine

Volume 95, Issue 31, pp. e4509-e4509

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004509

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