The Obese-Asthma Phenotype in Children: An Exacerbating Situation?

Current evidence regarding the relationship between childhood obesity, decreased response to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), and poor asthma control is conflicting.

Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 4, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Cristina Longo, Gillian Bartlett, Tibor Schuster, Francine M. Ducharme, Brenda MacGibbon, Tracie A. Barnett Source Type: research