Nutrition in Allergies and Respiratory Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue, “Nutrition in Allergies and Respiratory Diseases”, is to provide an overview of the role of diet and nutrition to prevent respiratory diseases (asthma, respiratory infections, pneumonia, COPD) and the development of allergies. Malnutrition, unhealthy diet, deficiencies or excesses of specific dietary components are factors that contribute to the development of respiratory diseases. This could happen via a variety of mechanisms. For instance, certain nutrients could positively or negatively affect the growth of specific microbial communities, which in turn could affect the disease progression by inducing pro- or anti-inflammatory pathways. The microbiomes of both the lungs and gut play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis, as well as crucially affecting the progression of respiratory disease. This is now referred to as the ‘gut–lung axis’ and is well recognized. Moreover, exposure to specific food allergens is usually made through ingestion, but it may also trigger respiratory symptoms of allergies. Our aim is to highlight the novel research on the importance of nutrients on the onset, progression, and management of respiratory diseases.

This Special Issue is open to the submission of research on the development, progression and management of respiratory diseases and the associated dietary and nutritional risk factors. We are also interested in new research that explores the therapeutic potential of nutrients for chronic respiratory diseases.

A balanced diet with a high intake of fruit, vegetables, and fish reduces the risk of developing lung diseases, especially asthma and COPD, either directly by maintaining the oxidative homeostasis or indirectly via maintenance of healthy microbiome and their microbial products.

The Special Issue is dedicated to both clinical and experimental research; papers dealing with chronic respiratory conditions and associated nutritional aspects are welcome. The topics covered should range from chronic non-communicable respiratory diseases to respiratory infectious diseases, including viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. The objective of the Special Issue is to further our understanding of the effects of nutrients in chronic respiratory diseases.

Dr. Shakti Dhar Shukla
Dr. Kamal Dua
Guest Editors

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• chronic respiratory diseases
• nutrients
• neutraceuticals
• therapy
• prevention