The Interplay of Obesity and Asthma

Overview

Journal Curr Allergy Asthma Rep

Specialties Allergy & Immunology
Pulmonary Medicine

Date 2007 Aug 19

PMID 17697648

Citations 5

Authors

James Plumb

Rickie Brawer

Nancy Brisbon

Affiliations

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Abstract

The relationships, interactions, and association between obesity and asthma are complex, and are active sources of hypotheses and research. An association between obesity and asthma has been reported in many studies, although considerable debate about the existence of the association and its meaning still exists. Potential associative relationships may result from genetics, immune system modifications, and mechanical mechanisms. The rising prevalence of asthma and obesity in children and adults, and the significant morbidity from both, make it imperative that clinicians recognize the importance of weight management in patients with and without asthma.

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