Respiratory Diseases and Microbiome Dysbiosis
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiomes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1374
Special Issue Editors
Interests: human microbiome; dysbiosis; chronic inflammatory diseases; cancer; drug development; multi-omics; translational studies
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Dear Colleagues,
Respiratory disorders encompass a variety of conditions that affect lung function and breathing. The airway microbiome consists of various microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that play a crucial role in respiratory health by protecting against pathogens and regulating immune responses. Research has shown that imbalances in this microbial community (dysbiosis) can disrupt homeostasis, further complicating respiratory infections and chronic diseases. Moreover, the gut microbiota plays a pivotal role in modulating systemic and pulmonary immunity through the gut–lung axis. However, intestinal and airway microbiome dysbiosis disturbs this bidirectional crosstalk and influences respiratory health by contributing to immune dysfunction, inflammation, and ultimately the exacerbation of respiratory illness and comorbidities such as allergies. Drugs commonly used to treat patients, including antibiotics and oral corticosteroids, have a strong effect on microbiota structure. Research on the gut–lung axis underscores the importance of microbial diversity and its systemic impact on clinical manifestations and therapeutic outcome. Understanding these interactions may pave the way for the development of novel biomarkers and microbiome-based therapies for the prevention and management of chronic respiratory diseases, addressing not only the severity of symptoms but also allergic reactions and other coexisting conditions.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the dynamics of the microbiome in respiratory diseases and set a rational basis for personalized strategies to improve patient health. To this end, we invite authors to submit research articles, reviews, or case reports on a wide range of topics related to microbiome dysbiosis, host–microbiome interactions, and microbiota-targeting therapeutics in the context of respiratory disorders.
Dr. Heleni Loutrari
Dr. Paraskevi Katsaounou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- upper and lower airway disorders
- microbiome
- inflammation
- immune response
- infections
- allergies
- dysbiosis
- gut–lung axis
- metagenomics
- multi-omics
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