Background: Asthma and obesity are major public health problems, affecting hundreds of
millions of people worldwide. Obesity is associated with increased asthma risk and severity …

Epidemiological studies first demonstrated the association between obesity and asthma and
they have begun to provide additional evidence to support causality: a dose–effect …

Background There is increasing evidence that obesity is related to asthma development and
severity. However, it is largely unknown whether weight reduction can influence asthma …

Background Asthma and obesity are chronic multifactorial conditions that are associated
with gene–environment interaction and immune function. Although the data are not fully …

Background Obesity is highly prevalent in asthmatic children and associated with worse
clinical outcomes. Energy restriction to induce weight loss in asthmatic children has not …

Background Asthma and obesity are both public health problems with increasing prevalence
globally. Several epidemiological studies have shown an association between asthma and …

Aim and methods Obesity is a major health problem, and obesity is associated with a high
incidence of asthma and poor asthma control. The aim of the present paper is to …

Rationale: The effect of weight loss on asthma in obese adults warrants rigorous
investigation. Objectives: To examine an evidence-based, practical, and comprehensive …

With the childhood prevalence of obesity and asthma increasing, it is important for pediatric
professionals to appreciate that obesity modifies the diagnosis and management of asthma …

Background Weight loss might improve asthma control in people with obesity. However,
people with asthma might have particular challenges losing weight and the amount of …