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News India Live, Digital Desk: World Asthma Day: Obesity is a serious health problem in itself, but it can also affect respiratory health (respiratory health). Especially increased weight can become a serious problem for people suffering from asthma. Additional fat (belly fat) around the abdomen push the main muscle diaphragm upwards, making the lungs difficult to spread. This increases the problem of breathing.
Why asthma deteriorates with obesity?
Excess weight causes obstruction in breathing as it reduces the capacity of the lungs. Obesity also promotes mild permanent inflammation in the body. Fat tissue releases inflammatory molecules (such as leptin and cytokines) in the body, which promote inflammation of the respiratory pipe. This can cause asthma symptoms severe and persistent.
Obesity and asthma treatment
According to Dr. Vikas Mittal, Pulmonologist at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, normal treatment is less effective on asthma patients suffering from obesity. They may have to take a high amount of drugs to get normal control. This makes it difficult to handle asthma symptoms and can cause frequent problems (flair-ups).
Sleep also affects
Obesity also increases the chances of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which causes persistent interruption in breathing during sleep. The combination of OSA and asthma can spoil the quality and lifestyle of the sleep, which can worsen the symptoms of asthma.
Weight loss will give these benefits
The good news is that even a little weight loss can also improve asthma. According to research, only 5–10% of the body weight loss reduces asthma symptoms, drugs become more effective, and frequent asthma attacks are also low. Therefore, weight loss is an essential step to better control asthma.