Emerging insights into the gut-lung axis continue to open new possibilities for managing chronic respiratory diseases, from cystic fibrosis (CF) in the youngest patients to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in older adults. Despite growing evidence linking gut health to respiratory disease pathogenesis, these findings are not yet ready for routine clinical application. Still they underscore the value of discussing diet and nutrition with patients as part of broader strategies to optimize overall health.

“For most lung diseases, the majority of the literature on gut health that changes lung disease pathogenesis is from research studies,” explained Rachel Scheraga, MD, pulmonologist and critical care physician at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. Although studies have explored gut

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