The interplay between obesity and blood neutrophils in adult-onset asthma

Obesity is an established risk factor for the development of asthma in adults [1], often associated with a type-2 low phenotype [2]. Further, obese individuals with asthma have poorer asthma control and prognosis than non-obese individuals with asthma [2 –4].

Source: Respiratory Medicine - January 10, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Helena Backman, Sofia Winsa Lindmark, Linnea Hedman, Hannu Kankaanranta, Katja Warm, Anne Lindberg, Apostolos Bossios, Eva R önmark, Caroline Stridsman Tags: Short communication Source Type: research