LACTIC ACID PRODUCING BACTERIA AND LUNG FUNCTION

摘要

The present invention provides novel use for live (probiotic) lactic acid producing bacteria, dead or non-viable bacteria thereof, as well as food supplements, nutritive compositions and/or pharmaceutical compositions comprising these, for the treatment or prophylaxis of lung dysfunction in a subject. A suitable lactic acid producing bacterium has a significant beneficial effect on airway narrowing determined by measuring the enhanced pause value (Penti) of a test animal.