Title
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
DOI
10.1016/j.iac.2014.07.008