Overvægtige patienter med astma har dårligere astmakontrol

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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.

Translated title of the contributionObese asthma patients have poorer asthma control
Original languageDanish
Article numberV06140327
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume177
Issue number12
Pages (from-to)1146-1150
Number of pages5
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 8 Jun 2015

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