Could Weight Loss Improve Asthma?

Posted on February 19, 2008 in Latest News

Many recent studies have reported that weight gain and obesity trigger asthma symptoms and can make the condition more serious. And some studies report that weight loss can significantly improve symptoms of asthma.

What the Studies Say about Weight Gain/loss and Asthma?

A study made collaboratively involving many centers of US and Switzerland reported that asthma is significantly linked with obesity. The results of the study reveal that asthma is associated with increased weight gain and obesity in later life.
A study found that in obese people with asthma, weight reduction lead to notable improvement in pulmonary functions, health status and symptoms.
A study reports that weight gain or obesity may cause asthma in kids.
Another study reports that weight gain or obesity is responsible for an estimated 28% of new asthma cases in girls and women.

If you are obese or gaining weight and developing asthma symptoms, then be sure to take the necessary actions. If you don’t, you are likely to suffer two major medical conditions through out your life. Include some slight changes like exercising daily and avoiding fast/junk food in your lifestyle which can significantly improve your health.

These small changes not only improve your obesity or asthma but they improve your overall health.

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