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This document is intended to support health care providers as they serve their patients with obesity and asthma. It includes summaries of data showing the connections between obesity and asthma, the impact of the environment, and potential mechanistic theories connecting the two.
Bronchial asthma and obesity are one of the most important health problems in modern society, which have been termed civilization diseases. In case of asthma-related obesity, an important role play factors such as socioeconomic status, mechanic element and inflammation. ... In patients with the late-onset form of obesity-associated asthma, it ...
21 lip 2020 · The asthma–obesity link in childhood is complicated and entangled, since it is affected by multiple modifying disease factors such as gender, adiposity measurements, atopy, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia.
Can obesity affect asthma? • There is evidence that obesity can increase the chance of asthma developing, and that it can make asthma harder to control. • Obese patients with asthma may be less responsive to asthma medications. A healthy diet, weight loss and
12 sie 2016 · Abstract. Obesity is a risk factor for asthma, and obese asthmatics have lower disease control and increased symptom severity. Several putative links have been proposed, including genetics, mechanical restriction of the chest and the intake of corticosteroids.
4 cze 2015 · Understanding the link between obesity and asthma may have major public health implications and has the potential to lead to development of future therapies. This review will give a concise examination of the association between asthma and obesity and provide conclusions on the current body of literature.
Because obesity-associated asthma is less responsive to typical asthma medications, an integrated approach to the patient with comorbid obesity requires attention to obesity and its sequelae. Here, we summarize published experiences with dietary, behavioral, surgical, and pharmacologic interventions against obesity-associated asthma.
