The Efficacy of Probiotics in Treating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Allergic Rhinitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- 2026-04-28
- Review
- Microorganisms 14(5)
- Arezki Azzi
- Assaf S Alotaibi
- Muath S Alamri
- Mohammed A Al-Dosari
- Faris M Al Murdhi
- Mohammed N Alatyani
- Saad M Alnojaim
- Mohammed A Alrufayyiq
- Mohammed O Altowaijri
- PubMed: 42197372
- DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms14050986
- Low evidence
- Clinical
In URTIs, certain strains [e.g., Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DR7, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG] reduced symptom duration and antibiotic use
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Large
- Significant
- Yes
- Dose
- not stated in abstract