Exhaled Breath Carries Disease-associated Bacteria from Gut
Jan 22, 2026 | Diagnostics, Other Infections
Chemicals released by gut microbes and captured from the breath can reveal the composition of the bacteria living in the intestines.
SUMMARY:
"RT’s Three Key Takeaways:
Breath-based microbiome detection: Researchers showed that volatile compounds in exhaled breath can reliably reflect the composition of gut bacteria in children and mice.
Disease prediction potential: Breath analysis accurately predicted the presence of asthma-associated bacteria, such as Eubacterium siraeum, highlighting its potential for early disease monitoring.
Noninvasive diagnostic promise: This approach could enable rapid, simple, and noninvasive testing of gut health, improving early diagnosis and management of microbiome-related conditions."
LINK:
https://respiratory-therapy.com/disorders-diseases/infectious-diseases/other-infections/exhaled-breath-carries-disease-associated-bacteria-from-gut/
