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  • Immunology
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Respiratory Medicine

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  • Obesity and asthma are prevalent chronic conditions with increasing global incidence.
  • Obesity is associated with a higher prevalence and severity of asthma.
  • Two distinct asthma phenotypes linked to obesity have been identified: early-onset and late-onset.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of the relationship between obesity and asthma.
  • To explore the underlying mechanisms connecting these two conditions.
  • To highlight the potential role of the intestinal microbiota.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating obesity and asthma.
  • Analysis of proposed mechanisms including systemic inflammation, mechanical effects, and insulin resistance.
  • Examination of the role of gut microbiota and its metabolites.

Main Results:

  • Obesity exacerbates asthma, particularly in specific phenotypes.
  • Systemic inflammation and mechanical effects from adipose tissue expansion are implicated.
  • Gut microbiota dysbiosis, increased lipopolysaccharide (LPS) levels, and altered short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production are linked to obesity and may influence asthma.

Conclusions:

  • The link between obesity and asthma is multifactorial, involving inflammation, mechanical factors, and metabolic changes.
  • Intestinal microbiota dysbiosis presents a significant pathway connecting obesity and asthma.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate these complex mechanisms and develop targeted interventions.