From NPR's Science Friday, a report on research suggesting that some sinus problems might be treatable via probiotics. Microbes Benefit More Than Just The Gut : NPR (NPR.org)
Reporting in Science Translational Medicine, researchers write that healthy sinuses are populated by a diverse population of bacteria, including Lactobacillus species. Study author Susan Lynch discusses whether a microbial spray might be a good cure for the sniffles.
The abstract for the paper is available for free; the full text is behind a paywall.
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