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February 2015 PMID 25927096

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections.

Qiukui Hao, Bi Rong Dong, Taixiang Wu

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137
Peak: 10 in Mar 2020
across 6 sources since Mar 2020

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887

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What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects cautious optimism, with posts citing multiple studies like those of Hao et al. and King et al., highlighting evidence supporting probiotics' role in lowering infection rates. The tone varies from straightforward mentions of research findings to more expressive comments about potential health benefits, indicating moderate engagement and interest in the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the potential benefits of probiotics in reducing respiratory infections, with some referencing positive findings from Cochrane reviews and multiple studies.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate moderate curiosity, with comments questioning the review's findings and mentioning related topics like immune health and vaccine efficacy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific research, mention multiple studies and reviews, and discuss mechanisms, showing a decent level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations might influence opinions by emphasizing probiotic benefits and recent research, which could sway public and medical perspectives on respiratory infection prevention.

Abstract in brief

  • Probiotics may help prevent acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) by boosting immune function, and some studies suggest they are more effective than a placebo in reducing the likelihood and frequency of these infections.
  • The review included 12 randomized controlled trials with a total of 3,720 participants of various ages, and overall results showed that probiotics significantly decreased the risk of experiencing at least one URTI episode, although the evidence quality was considered low.
  • A comprehensive search of multiple medical databases and trial registries was conducted up to July 2014 to find relevant studies, and the findings are based on these recent and past research efforts.
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George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - the Cochrane review. n=3720 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 30, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 7,374 followers View post →
Cristina Dragani
@CristinaDragani · X

Probiotics reduced #respiratory tract #infection incidence and antibiotic prescription rate, as compared with #placebo. Cochrane Library: 12 studies, involving 3720 participants including children, adults and #elderly people. https://t.co/RksMZC68TL #influenza #flu #probiotics https://t.co/Ga2e1gmmS8

Oct 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 10,863 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections Cochrane Database https://t.co/v6aMsCgpAx

May 5, 2023 · 4 likes · 4,675 followers View post →
dominof
@dominof · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - AND: masks & vaccines & hand washing & common sense. Please. HCW are so tired. https://t.co/WP6RUnp5Zd

Nov 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,231 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@TamarHaspel You can still write about nutrition. Here are 2 ideas for you. https://t.co/k4S5qlaL63 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 3 likes · 7,374 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@drdairy50 @TamarHaspel Probiotics increase vaccine efficacy and reduce upper respiratory tract infections through "boosting" the DAMP signal so that you recognise pathogens more quickly. The most-used herbal antivirals work the same way. https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 3 likes · 7,374 followers View post →

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Sadeem
@halrubs · X

مكملات البروبيوتك او ما يعرف بالبكتيريا النافعة انها تقلل من التهاب القصبة الهوائية، للي حاب يستزيد رائعة هالورقة. https://t.co/0ub4WPrg1T

Jan 7, 2024 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Jamie Oakley
@JamieO123 · X

@SabinehazanMD @EpochTimes @Progenabiome Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections https://t.co/E4embHnCW5

Oct 22, 2023 · 1,150 followers View post →
Daniel Montero
@ndanmontero · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections Cochrane Database https://t.co/v6aMsCgpAx

May 5, 2023 · 4 likes · 4,675 followers View post →
Dr. VELASCO
@edvela52 · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections https://t.co/83NHyoqNQs

Mar 17, 2023 · 1,329 followers View post →
Gerardo Santamarta
@gaantamarta · X

Interesante. Alguien lo ha revisado?? Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - PubMed https://t.co/R5OTQDw2Mn

Feb 20, 2023 · 186 followers View post →
dominof
@dominof · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - AND: masks & vaccines & hand washing & common sense. Please. HCW are so tired. https://t.co/WP6RUnp5Zd

Nov 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,231 followers View post →
MyNutriWeb
@MyNutriWeb · X

What about prebiotics/probiotics & immune health❓ 13 RCTs, 3720 participants

Nov 9, 2022 · 9,630 followers View post →
A.R. García
@air_garcia · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections https://t.co/6Bt8A8voPx

Oct 26, 2022 · 802 followers View post →
Dr. Stuart Fischer
@TheFitDr · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - Zhao, Y - 2022 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/V4bc7kez6A

Sep 8, 2022 · 17,487 followers View post →
KGH Library Service
@KGHNHSLibrary · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - Zhao, Y - 2022 | Cochrane Library https://t.co/gznJoemIx1

Aug 25, 2022 · 602 followers View post →
Paperbirds_Hematology
@PaperbirdsM · X

New article: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections https://t.co/8MBIVt1cdf #MDS #mdssm #hematology https://t.co/zXXV6UauH2

Aug 24, 2022 · 912 followers View post →
Денис
@Alexandr_1915 · X

@shmrcrbn @PUSSYHAMAS На эту тему там тоже есть исследования. Он их не привёл для экономии места. https://t.co/VRLd5Y6gpI https://t.co/9TcnZiEizd https://t.co/74vKrzbkRh https://t.co/cBhFqhfI8t https://t.co/QaGscT9wki https://t.co/i26aOQl4DU https://t.co/WdX8pq0t7f https://t.co/aT2BjHqUFp

Nov 26, 2021 · 49 followers View post →
Sobicla (taucht hier und im Himmel auf)
@sobicla · X

@DGehirnwurm Probiotika bei Atemwegsinfekten verringern -prophylaktisch genommen die Infekte um 50% -Dauer Atemwegsinfektion um knapp 2 Tage - Antibiotikaeinsatz um ein Drittel (Cochrane Review: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections, Qiukui Hao et al.)

Jun 16, 2021 · 1,713 followers View post →
Dave Gillespie
@DaveGuk87 · X

Probiotics defined by @WHO as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host” have been shown to reduce risk of infection in children and adults (https://t.co/kcjBzOvNUk) #EAAD2020CUOX

Nov 18, 2020 · 1,454 followers View post →
CHSeaton
@COSseaton · X

RT @CristinaDragani: Probiotics reduced #respiratory tract #infection incidence and antibiotic prescription rate, as compared with #placebo…

Oct 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,935 followers View post →
Rocky Mtn Naturals
@RkyMtnNaturals · X

RT @CristinaDragani: Probiotics reduced #respiratory tract #infection incidence and antibiotic prescription rate, as compared with #placebo…

Oct 9, 2020 · 2 shares · 5,181 followers View post →
Cristina Dragani
@CristinaDragani · X

Probiotics reduced #respiratory tract #infection incidence and antibiotic prescription rate, as compared with #placebo. Cochrane Library: 12 studies, involving 3720 participants including children, adults and #elderly people. https://t.co/RksMZC68TL #influenza #flu #probiotics https://t.co/Ga2e1gmmS8

Oct 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 10,863 followers View post →
APPG Human Microbiome
@AppgMicrobiome · X

Gao et al. 2020 https://t.co/OtFl2Ell96 Ziriu Tay et al. 2020 https://t.co/21bXGbq125 Baud et al. 2020 https://t.co/kDlXPfpOIE Hao et al. 2015 https://t.co/IvI1XoveZ5 King et al. 2014 https://t.co/ymsObT2WGZ Van Puyenbroeck et al. 2012 https://t.co/LOkQS0zcF5 2/5

May 15, 2020 · 263 followers View post →
hexaOrthorexia
@hexaOrthorexia · X

Warum man sich wohl auch Probiotika ein wenig genauer ansehen sollte: https://t.co/HP3BSmG6pq https://t.co/BED9os1Lu4

May 1, 2020 · 1,494 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@SoSBega @AmandaZZ100 @nickjlo @BiggestComeback Or, you could just take a probiotic. This effect is replicated across various other fields of study, including vaccine research, and passes a Bradford Hill analysis as "yes, most likely". https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 7,374 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@drdairy50 @TamarHaspel Probiotics increase vaccine efficacy and reduce upper respiratory tract infections through "boosting" the DAMP signal so that you recognise pathogens more quickly. The most-used herbal antivirals work the same way. https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 3 likes · 7,374 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@TamarHaspel You can still write about nutrition. Here are 2 ideas for you. https://t.co/k4S5qlaL63 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 3 likes · 7,374 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

@SoSBega @AmandaZZ100 @nickjlo @BiggestComeback I'm burdened with proof. I just wish someone would take it off my hands and make it more widely available. https://t.co/k4S5qlaL63 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 7,374 followers View post →
Michael
@mst4truth · X

RT @puddleg: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - the Cochrane review. n=3720 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 805 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

#Probióticos (microrganismos vivos) para prevenir infecções do trato respiratório superior (por exemplo, #resfriado comum). #Probiotics #coronavirus #coronavirusbrasil #coronavírus https://t.co/TBaedDMB9p https://t.co/p0nV3x6ebL

Mar 31, 2020 · 747 followers View post →
Freya Who?
@FreyaWho · X

RT @puddleg: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - the Cochrane review. n=3720 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 25 followers View post →
Cliff Harvey PhD
@CarbAppropriate · X

RT @puddleg: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - the Cochrane review. n=3720 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 31, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,784 followers View post →
PREKURE
@PREKUREOfficial · X

RT @puddleg: Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - the Cochrane review. n=3720 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 30, 2020 · 4 shares · 642 followers View post →
George D. Henderson
@puddleg · X

Probiotics for preventing acute upper respiratory tract infections - the Cochrane review. n=3720 https://t.co/dr741JxcRX

Mar 30, 2020 · 13 likes · 4 shares · 7,374 followers View post →