Seeking Asthma Relief: Is There A Link Between Asthma And Obesity?

Those asthma sufferers who are heavier than the norm who are seeking asthma relief might find it beneficial to loose some weight. Researchers believe that there is a link between obesity and asthma in the US and other western countries, where both health conditions are on the rise. Recent studies in Sweden and the US indicate there is some evidence to support this finding. The US study, from the American Journal of Epidemiology, found that 3,792 children in Southern California with a body mass index greater than the 85 percentile had an increased risk of developing asthma. The Swedish study of 457 children, published in Acta Paediatrica, also found that there was a clear association between higher body mass index and asthma.

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