Predictive anatomical factors of lung aerosol deposition in obese individuals. Would modified mallampati score be relevant? Clinical trial

Obesity is a highly prevalent condition worldwide that aggravates symptoms of already existing conditions such as asthma and COPD. The limited effectiveness of inhaled medications in these individuals may be related to anatomic characteristics of their upper airways, mainly due to compressive factors.
Source: Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research