Influence of Maternal Body Mass Index and Macrophage Activation on Asthma Exacerbations in Pregnancy
Conclusions Being overweight or obese confers a greater risk of asthma exacerbation during pregnancy, and may be due to systemic macrophage activation.
Source: The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research
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