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Calorie controlled diet for chronic asthma.

J Cheng1, Tao Pan, G H Ye

  • 1Clinical department, Guangdong College of Pharmacy, Guangzhou, China, 51022. chengjing1137@hotmail.com

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|July 22, 2005
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Dietary calorie reduction may improve lung function in adults and children with chronic asthma. While not a primary treatment, weight-loss programs show potential benefits for specific asthma patients.

Area of Science:

  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Nutritional Science
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of asthma globally.
  • Epidemiological links between high-calorie diets and asthma onset.
  • Dietary factors as potential asthma risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of dietary calorie reduction on chronic asthma.
  • Assessing the efficacy of calorie-controlled diets in asthma management.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized-controlled trials.
  • Searched Cochrane Airways Group trials register (May 2004).
  • Included one fair-quality trial with 38 chronic asthma patients.

Main Results:

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  • Significant improvements in FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second) and FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) observed.
  • Active treatment group showed better lung function compared to control.
  • No serious adverse effects reported from dietary interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Limited evidence exists for dietary interventions in asthma management.
  • Weight-loss programs may benefit specific asthma patients.
  • Impact on general asthma population requires further investigation.