Abstract
Current literature indicates that asthma is more prevalent among obese individuals. In addition, studies have shown that higher body mass index (BMI), particularly BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, is associated with poorer asthma control and asthma-related quality of life. Furthermore, growing evidence suggests that obese patients with asthma respond less favourably to inhaled corticosteroids compared to non-obese patients. Moreover, longitudinal studies indicate that weight reduction improves asthma control. Therefore, preventing and treating obesity should be an integrated part of asthma management.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Obese asthma patients have poorer asthma control. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger [online] |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 49 |
ISSN | 1603-6824 |
Status | Udgivet - 1 dec. 2014 |