Asthma association with metabolic syndrome and obesity: relevance of ultrasound evaluation of visceral fat and posture

Conclusion: MetS signs are overexpressed in asthma and affect life quality. Ultrasound evaluation of visceral fat and posture are robust and accessible markers to measure metabolic disease in obese patients with asthma.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical respiratory physiology, exercise and functional imaging Source Type: research