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Hyperthyroidism and asthma.

K V Luong1, L T Nguyen

  • 1Vietnamese American Medical Research Foundation, Westminster, California, USA.

The Journal of Asthma : Official Journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma
|May 11, 2000
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Thyrotoxicosis (overactive thyroid) can lead to new-onset asthma symptoms. Treating hyperthyroidism improved wheezing, suggesting a link between these conditions and potentially reactive oxygen species.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pulmonology
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Hyperthyroidism, a condition of overactive thyroid hormone production, can manifest with various systemic symptoms.
  • Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness.
  • The co-occurrence of hyperthyroidism and asthma is not commonly reported, prompting investigation into potential links.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with new-onset thyrotoxicosis.
  • Following the onset of hyperthyroidism, both patients developed episodic wheezing.
  • Asthmatic symptoms significantly improved following treatment that restored euthyroid state.

Findings:

  • A potential relationship exists between hyperthyroidism and the development of asthma.

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  • Reactive oxygen species may play a role in exacerbating wheezing in hyperthyroid patients.
  • Asthma may develop in individuals with a predisposition when experiencing hyperthyroidism.

    • Implications:

    • This study highlights a potential connection between endocrine and respiratory disorders.
    • Understanding the interplay between hyperthyroidism and asthma may lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
    • Further research into the role of oxidative stress in this comorbidity is warranted.