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[Obesity and asthma].

Juan Carlos Vázquez García¹

¹Departamento de Fisiología Respiratoria, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias, INER, México, D.F., México. jcvazque@compuserve.com.mx

Revista De Investigacion Clinica; Organo Del Hospital De Enfermedades De La Nutricion

|February 18, 2003

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Obesity is linked to asthma, particularly in women post-puberty. Weight loss may improve asthma severity, suggesting a causal relationship impacting respiratory health.

Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Metabolic Disorders
Epidemiology

Context:

Obesity and asthma are prevalent global health issues with increasing incidence.
Epidemiological studies consistently report a significant association between obesity and asthma.
The obesity-asthma link is more pronounced in females after puberty.

Purpose:

To review the scientific literature on the association between obesity and asthma.
To explore potential causal mechanisms linking these two conditions.
To highlight the impact of weight reduction on asthma severity.

Summary:

Numerous case-control, cross-sectional, and longitudinal studies demonstrate a strong correlation between obesity and asthma.
Evidence suggests that obesity may impose additional respiratory workload, exacerbating asthma symptoms.

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Weight reduction in obese individuals with asthma has been associated with improved disease control.

Impact:

Understanding the obesity-asthma link can inform public health strategies for managing both conditions.
Identifying causal pathways may lead to novel therapeutic targets for asthma in obese populations.
Reducing obesity prevalence could potentially decrease asthma-related morbidity and healthcare costs.