Obesity and Asthma - 2 Contact Hours

Course overview

Asthma and obesity, together and separately, are public health conditions with increasing prevalence. Their exact relationship, however, is not clear Does asthma lead to obesity? Does obesity lead to asthma? Numerous studies have linked these two disorders, specifically showing that obesity is a risk factor for asthma. This course will provide an overview of how research demonstrates that the higher an individual's body mass index (BMI), the higher the risk for developing asthma.Studies also show that as the weight or obesity of the person increases, so does the severity of his or her asthma. Then there are other studies that have shown that children with asthma are more likely to become obese. Regardless, asthma associated with -obesity often is more difficult to control and less likely to respond to traditional asthma therapy.