Intestinal diversity protects against asthma

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 04:31 in Health & Medicine

Children who develop asthma or allergies have an altered immune response to intestinal bacteria in the mucous membranes even when infants, according to a new study. The results also suggests that the mother’s immune defense plays a role in the development of asthma and allergies in children.

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