Oral bacterial composition associated with lung function and lung inflammation in a community-based Norwegian population
Abstract Background The oral cavity is the gateway to the bacteria community in the lung. Disruption of the symbiotic balance of the oral microbiota has been associated with respiratory diseases. However, little is known about the relationship between oral bacteria and respiratory outcomes in the ge...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-023-02491-6 |