| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2904013 | Chest | 2010 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Obese people with asthma have lower lung function and more comorbidities compared with normal-weight people with asthma. Obese individuals who make urgent visits for respiratory symptoms are more likely to receive a misdiagnosis of asthma.
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Authors
Smita MD, MSc, Steve MSc, Katherine RN, BScN, Louise-Philippe MD, FCCP, R. Andrew MD, J. Mark MD, FCCP, Paul MDCM, Catherine MD, Sat MD, Stephen K. MD, FCCP, Gonzalo G. MD, Robert E. MD, Shawn D. MD, MSc,