The relevance of obesity on asthma control in identical twins

[Dear Editor] Asthma is a multifactorial disorder characterized by typical symptoms, airway inflammation, and bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR). The asthma control should be considered the goal of its management; asthma is clinically classified as controlled, partly controlled, and uncontrolled (http:...

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Published in:Allergology International 2015-01, Vol.64 (1), p.104-105
Main Authors: Ciprandi, Giorgio, Cirillo, Ignazio, Ricciardolo, Fabio Luigi Massimo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asthma - complications
Asthma - prevention & control
Body Mass Index
Humans
Male
Obesity - complications
Twins, Monozygotic
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Summary:[Dear Editor] Asthma is a multifactorial disorder characterized by typical symptoms, airway inflammation, and bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR). The asthma control should be considered the goal of its management; asthma is clinically classified as controlled, partly controlled, and uncontrolled (http://www.ginasthma.com). The asthma control test (ACT) may be an easy way to assess the patient's perception of asthma control. On the other hand, also obesity is characterized by mild inflammation. Cross-sectional and case-control surveys reported that obesity and overweight increased the odds of asthma incidence, and weight loss is associated with asthma improvement in obese subjects. Consequently, there is convinced belief that a link between obesity and asthma exists. Body mass index (BMI) is considered a universal indicator of adiposity according to WHO criteria (http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en). In this regard, we previously reported that BMI positively related with BHR severity in patients with asthma or allergic rhinitis.
ISSN:1323-8930
1440-1592
DOI:10.1016/j.alit.2014.08.007