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OBESITY, INSULIN RESISTANCE, AND ASTHMA
National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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The article explores the connections between obesity, insulin resistance (IR), and asthma, emphasizing the impact of metabolic abnormalities on respiratory health. It reviews evidence suggesting that conditions like gestational diabetes and obesity may increase the risk of developing asthma in childhood. The authors also discuss how insulin resistance could impair lung function and the importance of understanding these relationships for better management of asthma in affected individuals.
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