| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6064970 | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | 2015 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
Insulin resistance and MS are associated with worsened lung function in overweight/obese adolescents. Asthma and MS synergistically decrease lung function, as do obesity and insulin resistance. These factors might contribute to the pathogenesis of asthma severity in obese patients and warrant further investigation.
Keywords
WHtRPBFQUICKINHANESHomeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistanceHDLHOMA-IRFVChigh-density lipoproteinAsthmaNational Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyPercentage body fatWaist circumferenceMetabolic syndromebody mass indexBMIquantitative insulin sensitivity check indexforced vital capacityLung functionObesityInsulin resistanceC-reactive proteinCRPadiposity
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Authors
Erick MD, MPH, Yueh-Ying PhD, Radhika H. MD, Juan C. MD, DrPH,