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The obesity phenotype in children with asthma.
Paediatric respiratory reviews - 1 Sept 2011
Jensen M E, Collins C E, Gibson P G, Wood L G
Abstract excerpt
Asthma and obesity have been increasing in prevalence internationally among children. Evidence points to an association between these chronic morbidities, suggesting the development of an 'obese asthma' phenotype in childhood. This review summarises the evidence that the proinflammatory environment created by excess adiposity may provide a mechanism leading to obese asthma in children and adolescents. Weight loss...
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