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Asthma
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University detail findings in asthma
July 2nd, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Both obesity and sleep apnea are prevalent health conditions that frequently coaggregate." "Obesity-associated inflammation may influence asthma control; the relation of sleep apnea to asthma or allergic rhinitis may be bidirectional. Both obesity and sleep apnea are associated with augmented levels of inflammation and oxidative stress, and it is biologically plausible that the proinflammatory effects of one disorder influence the expression of the other disorder," wrote R. Mehra and colleagues, Case Western Reserve University. The researchers concluded: "This article elucidates mechanistic...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-07-02)
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