Publication date: Available online 1 December 2018
Source: Allergology International
Author(s): Hiroki Tashiro, Stephanie A. Shore
Abstract
Obesity is an important global health issue for both children and adults. Obesity increases the prevalence and incidence of asthma and also increases the risk for severe asthma. Here we describe the features of severe asthma phenotypes for which obesity is a defining characteristic, including steroid resistance, airway inflammation, and co-morbidities. We also review current concepts regarding the mechanistic basis for the impact of obesity in severe asthma, including possible roles for vitamin D deficiency, systemic inflammation, and the microbiome. Finally, we describe data indicating a role for diet, weight loss, and exercise in the treatment of severe asthma with obesity. Better understanding of the mechanistic basis for the role of obesity in severe asthma could lead to new therapeutic options for this population.
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