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Obesity and asthma disease phenotypes.
Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Feb 2012
Stream Amanda R, Sutherland E Rand
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The increasing prevalence of both asthma and obesity is associated with substantial morbidity and healthcare utilization. Herein, we review recent data suggesting that the obese asthmatic may represent a distinct clinical phenotype. RECENT FINDINGS: Obesity is a major risk factor for asthma, and asthma in obese patients appears to be more difficult to control, with decreased responsiveness to...
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