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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Microbiome research
  • Public health

Background:

  • Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a prevalent condition with significant public health implications.
  • The role of gut microbiota and dietary interventions like probiotics in modulating immune responses is an area of growing interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the consumption of probiotics and the prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
  • To identify specific demographic groups that may benefit from probiotic intake for AR prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
  • Analyzed dietary supplement labels to identify probiotic and prebiotic-containing products.
  • Employed statistical analyses, including stratified analysis, to determine factors influencing AR prevalence and control for confounders.

Main Results:

  • A significantly lower proportion of individuals with allergic rhinitis reported probiotic consumption compared to controls.
  • Probiotic intake was found to be a protective factor against AR in males (OR=0.28, p=0.02).
  • Protective effects were also noted in individuals aged <65 years (OR=0.26, p=0.04) and ≥80 years (p<0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Probiotic consumption is associated with a reduced prevalence of allergic rhinitis.
  • The findings suggest a potential benefit of probiotics in mitigating AR, particularly in males and specific elderly age groups.