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HEALTHBEAT4: Obesity & Asthma
KTIV "Obese individuals are anywhere from 1/2 to 3 1/2 more times likely to have asthma. It's a different kind of asthma it's not the same," Gupta said. It's not the same because obesity asthma doesn't react well to traditional treatment, and inhalers and … |
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Why the overuse of antibiotics may be linked to asthma and obesity
The Diane Rehm Show Researchers say the overuse of antibiotics is disturbing the natural balance of bacteria in our bodies. Why some diseases, including obesity and asthma, may be on the rise because we are killing off beneficial microbes. Medical researchers are worried … |
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Tech Times |
Childhood obesity triggering asthma epidemic: Study
Tech Times "In the past we haven't been sure whether a high BMI causes asthma, or if asthma causes high BMI, or another variable entirely is responsible for both," said David Evans, co-author of the study "We tested genes that we knew were related to BMI. If … Rise in BMI Ups the Risk of Developing Asthma During Mid-Childhood Higher BMI Increases Asthma Risk in Mid-Childhood: Study Body Mass Index Linked To An Increased Chance Of Asthma, Genetic Evidence … |
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Obesity and asthma linked in study
Daily Mail Professor David Evans from the University of Queensland Diamantina Institute said the researchers employed a new method that uses both genetic information and observational data in order to assess whether BMI has a causal effect on asthma. |
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Obesity in Children May Contribute to Asthma
dailyRx Raquel Granell, PhD, a research fellow specializing in epidemiology of asthma and allergy in children with the School of Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, led this investigation to see if there may be a … |
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Daily Mail |
Childhood obesity is fuelling an asthma epidemic, experts warn
Daily Mail The incidence of asthma – a chronic condition caused by inflammation of the airways – has been rising steadily over the past few decades, with more than 1.1 million children in the UK currently battling the disease. Leading charity Asthma UK today … |
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The Guardian |
Obesity and excess weight in childhood may increase asthma risk, study finds
The Guardian Excess weight and obesity in children may be fuelling the asthma epidemic facing many countries, a joint study from Australian and UK researchers has found, prompting peak asthma groups to re-emphasise the importance of a healthy lifestyle in childhood. Childhood obesity is fuelling asthma epidemic Body Mass Index Linked To An Increased Chance Of Asthma, Genetic Evidence … Genetic evidence that body mass increases the risk of asthma in mid-childhood |
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How Obesity, Which Causes Asthma, Can Be Tackled With the Right Diet
International Business Times AU The link between obesity and asthma is comparatively new and the research is still ongoing to confirm the connection between the two. While weight loss is the easiest explanation for those suffering from obesity-related asthma, a well balanced … |
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Don't Let Asthma and Obesity Sideline Our Kids
Huffington Post The situation may be even more frustrating for the families with asthmatic children who are overweight, because the condition can significantly worsen respiratory symptoms, complicate treatment, and put kids at higher risk for hospitalization. That's … Asthma and obesity – we must do better! |
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Connecting Childhood Asthma and Obesity
Monthly Prescribing Reference There is sufficient evidence to support obesity as a risk factor for new-onset asthma, particularly in children. Obesity also can cause complications in management and treatment of asthma; obese children are more symptomatic, have greater odds of ER … |
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