Journal article
Effect of obesity on airway and systemic inflammation in adults with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Obesity is associated with more severe asthma, however, the mechanisms responsible are poorly understood. Obesity is also associated with low-grade systemic inflammation; it is possible that this inflammation extends to the airways of adults with asthma, contributing to worse asthma outcomes. Accordingly, the aim of this review was to examine whether obesity is associated with increased airway and systemic inflammation and …
Authors
Scott HA; Ng SH; McLoughlin RF; Valkenborghs SR; Nair P; Brown AC; Carroll OR; Horvat JC; Wood LG
Journal
Thorax, Vol. 78, No. 10, pp. 957–965
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
October 2023
DOI
10.1136/thorax-2022-219268
ISSN
0040-6376