Clinical Implications of the Obese-Asthma Phenotypes

Publication Date

2014

Journal Title

Immunol Allergy Clin North Am

Abstract

The concomitant increase in obesity and asthma in recent years has led to the classification of two obese-asthma phenotypes; characterized by the age of asthma onset and atopy. Asthma tends to be more severe, harder to control, and more resistant to standard medications among members of these two groups. Because of the limited effectiveness of inhaled corticosteroids, dietary changes and weight loss measures must be considered in the management of these patients. Furthermore, comorbidities such as depression and obstructive sleep apnea must be addressed to provide optimal care for this group of difficult-to-control asthmatics.

Volume Number

34

Issue Number

4

Pages

739-51

Document Type

Article

EPub Date

2014/10/06

Status

Faculty, Northwell Researcher

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

General Pediatrics

Additional Departments

General Internal Medicine

PMID

25282287

DOI

10.1016/j.iac.2014.07.008

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