Contribution of comorbidities to obesity-related asthma in children

Children with obesity are at increased risk for developing asthma that is difficult to control. A complicating factor to asthma management among these children is likely the commonplace co-morbidities that also result from obesity. We discuss three common obesity-related comorbidities which appear t...

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Published in:Paediatric respiratory reviews 2021-03, Vol.37, p.22-29
Main Author: Lang, J.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asthma
Esophageal reflux
Obesity
Sleep apnea
Vitamin D
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Summary:Children with obesity are at increased risk for developing asthma that is difficult to control. A complicating factor to asthma management among these children is likely the commonplace co-morbidities that also result from obesity. We discuss three common obesity-related comorbidities which appear to complicate the effective management of asthma, including hypovitaminosis D, obstructive sleep apnea and gastro-esophageal reflux. Each conditions requires more research to understand their effects on asthma management.
ISSN:1526-0542
1526-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.prrv.2020.07.006