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Paediatric obesity-related asthma: Disease burden and effects on pulmonary physiology

Amy A Dooley1, Dinesh K Pillai1

  • 1Children's National Hospital, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, 111 Michigan Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20010, United States.

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|May 17, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Childhood asthma and obesity rates are rising globally. This review examines the link between pediatric obesity and asthma, focusing on physiological changes and lung function in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Childhood Obesity Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Global rise in childhood asthma and obesity prevalence.
  • Particular concern in low and middle-income countries.
  • These represent parallel, concerning epidemics in pediatric populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on the relationship between pediatric obesity and asthma.
  • To explore the connection between these two prevalent childhood conditions.
  • To detail physiologic alterations and pulmonary function changes in children with both conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review.
  • Synthesis of existing research on pediatric obesity and asthma.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on physiological and pulmonary impacts.

Main Results:

  • Obesity is increasingly recognized as a significant factor in pediatric asthma.
  • Specific physiological alterations contribute to worsened asthma control in obese children.
  • Pulmonary function changes are evident in children experiencing both conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The co-occurrence of pediatric obesity and asthma presents a complex challenge.
  • Understanding the underlying pathophysiology is crucial for effective management.
  • Further research is needed to address these growing public health concerns.

Keywords:
AsthmaChildrenObesityPulmonary functionPulmonary physiology

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