The interplay of obesity and asthma
| Autor: | Nancy Brisbon, James Plumb, Rickie Brawer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2007 |
| Předmět: |
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Adult Male medicine.medical_specialty Allergy business.industry Immunology medicine.disease Obesity Asthma respiratory tract diseases Weight management Epidemiology medicine Prevalence Immunology and Allergy Humans In patient Female business Child Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | Current allergy and asthma reports. 7(5) |
| ISSN: | 1529-7322 |
| Popis: | 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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