The relationship between obesity and asthma severity and control in adults
DM Mosen, M Schatz, DJ Magid… - Journal of allergy and …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The association of obesity with asthma outcomes is not well understood.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the association of obesity, as
represented by a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30 kg/m2, with quality-of-life scores,
asthma control problems, and asthma-related hospitalizations. METHODS: The study
followed a cross-sectional design. Questionnaires were completed at home by a random
sample of 1113 members of a large integrated health care organization who were 35 years …
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the association of obesity, as
represented by a body mass index (BMI) of greater than 30 kg/m2, with quality-of-life scores,
asthma control problems, and asthma-related hospitalizations. METHODS: The study
followed a cross-sectional design. Questionnaires were completed at home by a random
sample of 1113 members of a large integrated health care organization who were 35 years …
