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[Mediators of inflammatory response in asthma and its association with obesity].
Revista alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993) - 1 Jan 2000
Galicia-Negrete Gustavo, Falfán-Valencia Ramcés
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There is an increase in the prevalence of asthma and obesity, constituting a public health problem at national and global levels. The association between the two pathologies has not been clearly determined; however, a certain synergy has been proposed, which leads to more severe bronchospasms, longer recovery time, and more prolonged use of medications in obese asthmatic patients. The discovery of leptin, an...
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