Allergic diseases, primarily respiratory, cutaneous, and various food-related
allergies, are on the rise. Recently gut, skin, and lung microbiota have been shown to
have a potential role in allergic reactions primarily because of their impact on the
immune system. At the same time, various factors, including age, food, drugs, and
lifestyle, may modulate the microbiota, thus influencing allergy. In this chapter, we
discuss the role of the microbiota in the immune system and its subsequent effects on
allergic reactions. We also discuss the various possible interventions, including the use
of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics as potential anti-allergic agents.
Keywords: Asthma, Dermatitis, Food allergy, Gut, Immune system, Lung
microbiota, Microbiota, Prebiotic, Probiotic, Skin microbiota, Synbiotic.
