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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 ...
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.
1 maj 2013 · Our aim has been to review current knowledge of the impact of obesity on asthma severity, asthma control, and response to therapy. Several studies have shown that overweight and obesity is associated with more severe asthma and impaired quality of life, compared with normal weight individuals.
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.
A GINA Pocket Guide for Health Professionals V2.0, 2019. This pocket guide includes a decision tree about how to assess and manage patients presenting with uncontrolled asthma despite Step 4 or 5 treatment. GINA Patient Guide 2019: ‘You can control your asthma’. A patient-friendly guide to asthma management.
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.
12 maj 2023 · Abstract. Obesity has been associated with increased risk of adult asthma, however, not all studies have found a clear association between overweight and the incidence of asthma, and data on...
