Visceral adiposity is associated with cytokines and decrease in lung function in women with persistent asthma

In conclusion, visceral obesity was negatively associated with asthma control and lung function; and positively associated with increased levels of interleukin 6 in women. We hypothesize that women should be studied as a separate group, and we suggest further studies with a control group to know if the uncontrolled asthmatic group is directly affected by visceral adipose inflammatory markers.
Source: Revista Portuguesa de Pneumologia - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research