Obese kids more likely to develop asthma
Looking at the increased cases of obesity and asthma, researchers conducted a study to see whether asthma is linked to obesity and body mass index (BMI) or not.
The study was led by Jessica Ohman Magnusson, a researcher from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
Clinical Study
After recruiting 2,000 Swedish children within the age group 1 to 8 years, Magnusson along with fellow researchers noted their BMI levels at 1, 1.5 and 7 years of age, and asthma at age of 8.
Analyzing the results, she noticed that overweight children with high BMI levels till 7 years of age were at double risk of having asthma and other allergies than their normal weighing counterparts.
Magnusson said, "Our study indicates that high BMI [body mass index] during the first four years does not increase the risk of asthma at school age among children who have developed a normal weight by age 7 years."
Reason for asthma
The main culprit behind asthma is overproduction of leptin which is due to accumulation of extra fats in the body.
Previous studies have linked higher leptin levels to asthma. As asthma is a inflammatory disease, leptin is said to lead to increased inflammatory responses.
Early treatment and engaging children in physical activities can lower asthma risk.
Obese children who do not shed their extra weight when they grow up are at a high risk of suffering from asthma, a new study warns.
Looking at the increased cases of obesity and asthma, researchers conducted a study to see whether asthma is linked to obesity and body mass index (BMI) or not.
The study was led by Jessica Ohman Magnusson, a researcher from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
Clinical Study
After recruiting 2,000 Swedish children within the age group 1 to 8 years, Magnusson along with fellow researchers noted their BMI levels at 1, 1.5 and 7 years of age, and asthma at age of 8.
Analyzing the results, she noticed that overweight children with high BMI levels till 7 years of age were at double risk of having asthma and other allergies than their normal weighing counterparts.
Magnusson said, "Our study indicates that high BMI [body mass index] during the first four years does not increase the risk of asthma at school age among children who have developed a normal weight by age 7 years."
Reason for asthma
The main culprit behind asthma is overproduction of leptin which is due to accumulation of extra fats in the body.
Previous studies have linked higher leptin levels to asthma. As asthma is a inflammatory disease, leptin is said to lead to increased inflammatory responses.
Early treatment and engaging children in physical activities can lower asthma risk.
The study was led by Jessica Ohman Magnusson, a researcher from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
Clinical Study
After recruiting 2,000 Swedish children within the age group 1 to 8 years, Magnusson along with fellow researchers noted their BMI levels at 1, 1.5 and 7 years of age, and asthma at age of 8.
Analyzing the results, she noticed that overweight children with high BMI levels till 7 years of age were at double risk of having asthma and other allergies than their normal weighing counterparts.
Magnusson said, "Our study indicates that high BMI [body mass index] during the first four years does not increase the risk of asthma at school age among children who have developed a normal weight by age 7 years."
Reason for asthma
The main culprit behind asthma is overproduction of leptin which is due to accumulation of extra fats in the body.
Previous studies have linked higher leptin levels to asthma. As asthma is a inflammatory disease, leptin is said to lead to increased inflammatory responses.
Early treatment and engaging children in physical activities can lower asthma risk.
Obese children who do not shed their extra weight when they grow up are at a high risk of suffering from asthma, a new study warns.
Looking at the increased cases of obesity and asthma, researchers conducted a study to see whether asthma is linked to obesity and body mass index (BMI) or not.
The study was led by Jessica Ohman Magnusson, a researcher from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.
Clinical Study
After recruiting 2,000 Swedish children within the age group 1 to 8 years, Magnusson along with fellow researchers noted their BMI levels at 1, 1.5 and 7 years of age, and asthma at age of 8.
Analyzing the results, she noticed that overweight children with high BMI levels till 7 years of age were at double risk of having asthma and other allergies than their normal weighing counterparts.
Magnusson said, "Our study indicates that high BMI [body mass index] during the first four years does not increase the risk of asthma at school age among children who have developed a normal weight by age 7 years."
Reason for asthma
The main culprit behind asthma is overproduction of leptin which is due to accumulation of extra fats in the body.
Previous studies have linked higher leptin levels to asthma. As asthma is a inflammatory disease, leptin is said to lead to increased inflammatory responses.
Early treatment and engaging children in physical activities can lower asthma risk.
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