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Obesity and adiposity indicators in asthma and allergic rhinitis in children

Hanako Tajima1, Ruby Pawankar

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Nippon Medical School, Kanagawa, Tokyo.

Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
|December 4, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity and allergic diseases like asthma are rising globally. Managing body mass index is crucial for children with allergies to prevent severe outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
  • Obesity Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Global rise in childhood obesity and allergic diseases (asthma, allergic rhinitis).
  • Obesity is a risk factor for severe asthma in children, with a bidirectional relationship observed.
  • The impact of obesity on allergic rhinitis and vice versa requires further definition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of obesity on allergic diseases in children.
  • To discuss allergic factors that may influence obesity.
  • To emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) in children with allergies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental and clinical studies.
  • Analysis of the relationship between obesity and asthma.
  • Exploration of the connection between obesity and allergic rhinitis.

Main Results:

  • Obesity is linked to increased asthma severity and poorer treatment response in children.
  • A complex, potentially interrelated association exists between childhood asthma and obesity.
  • The role of obesity in allergic rhinitis development and the impact of allergic rhinitis on obesity are less defined.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining normal BMI is critical for children with allergic diseases.
  • Understanding the interplay between obesity and allergies is essential for effective management.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the bidirectional relationship between obesity and allergic rhinitis.
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