Asthma and obesity are important and growing health issues worldwide. Obesity is considered a risk factor for asthma, due to the induction of changes in airway mechanics and altered airway inflammation.

Cibella, F., Bruno, A., Cuttitta, G., Bucchieri, S., Melis, M., De Cantis, S., et al. (2015). An elevated body mass index increases lung volume but reduces airflow in italian schoolchildren. PLOS ONE, 10(5), 1-13 [10.1371/journal.pone.0127154].

An elevated body mass index increases lung volume but reduces airflow in italian schoolchildren

BRUNO, Andreina;BUCCHIERI, Salvatore;DE CANTIS, Stefano;LA GRUTTA, Stefania;
2015-01-01

Abstract

Asthma and obesity are important and growing health issues worldwide. Obesity is considered a risk factor for asthma, due to the induction of changes in airway mechanics and altered airway inflammation.
2015
Cibella, F., Bruno, A., Cuttitta, G., Bucchieri, S., Melis, M., De Cantis, S., et al. (2015). An elevated body mass index increases lung volume but reduces airflow in italian schoolchildren. PLOS ONE, 10(5), 1-13 [10.1371/journal.pone.0127154].
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