Relationship between body composition, inflammation and lung function in overweight and obese asthma
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The obese-asthma phenotype is not well defined. The aim of this study was to examine both mechanical and inflammatory influences, by comparing lung function with body composition and airway inflammation in overweight and obese asthma...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/10 |