[Obese asthma patients have poorer asthma control]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2014 Dec 1;176(49):V06140327.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Current literature indicates that asthma is more prevalent among obese individuals. In addition, studies have shown that higher body mass index (BMI), particularly BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, is associated with poorer asthma control and asthma-related quality of life. Furthermore, growing evidence suggests that obese patients with asthma respond less favourably to inhaled corticosteroids compared to non-obese patients. Moreover, longitudinal studies indicate that weight reduction improves asthma control. Therefore, preventing and treating obesity should be an integrated part of asthma management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Asthma / complications*
  • Asthma / epidemiology
  • Body Mass Index
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Obesity / complications*
  • Obesity / epidemiology
  • Quality of Life
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight Loss