More research is now being conducted on the relationship between our guts and chronic lung diseases; this research , the Gut / Lung Microbiome has really expanded over the past 9 years.

Dysbiosis is the imbalance of good and bad bacteria within our guts. Dysbiosis can lead to chronic inflammation and the worsening of chronic respiratory conditions. The link below explains this further in greater depth: https://theconversation.com/how-the-health-of-your-lungs-is-linked-to-the-bacteria-in-your-gut-234515