Probiotics in Allergic Rhinitis Management: Is There a Positioning for Them?

Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a widespread medical condition affecting up to 40% of the general population. Type 2 inflammation determines typical nasal symptoms. In addition, gut and respiratory dysbiosis are present in AR patients. Probiotics have several beneficial effects on immunity, inflammatory pathways, anti-infective properties. Namely, probiotic supplementation could restore immune response, promote eubiosis, switch off inflammation. Thus, probiotics also been investigated AR. there accumulating evidence that some specific strains may improve Five meta-analyses management were consistently published first half 2022. The conclusions, although not definitive, argue for possible use as part an add-on strategy managing patients with allergic rhinitis.