Two new studies support the value of performing breath testing to aid selection of appropriate treatments for patients with common functional gastrointestinal symptoms. Data show these tests can help differentiate between IBS subtypes and distinguish IBS from sucrose malabsorption.
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles, found that using breath tests to identify gut gas profiles can lead to more personalized and effective therapies for people with irritable bowel syndrome (