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The Negative or Positive Impact of the Microbiome in ARDS
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In this video, Dr. Bob Dixon discusses the impact of the microbiome on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). He begins by stating that there is evidence to suggest that respiratory bacteria are altered in ARDS and correlated with disease severity. However, the question remains whether this alteration is a cause or an effect of the disease. Dr. Dixon presents data to support both arguments - that the microbiome is both a force for evil and a force for good in ARDS. He explains that oxygen therapy, commonly used in ARDS treatment, can change respiratory microbiota and lead to dysbiosis. On the other hand, the gut microbiome may have a protective role in lung injury and organ failure. Dr. Dixon concludes by emphasizing the importance of understanding the heterogeneity and complexity of the microbiome in ARDS and suggests that caution should be exercised in prescribing antibiotics, particularly those that may deplete anaerobic bacteria.
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Pulmonary, 2023
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Type: one-hour concurrent | Can We Treat ARDS by Modifying the Microbiome? (SessionID 1227618)
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Pulmonary
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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS
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2023
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microbiome
acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory bacteria
dysbiosis
gut microbiome
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