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Can Being Overweight Cause Asthma?
Risk Factors
About 22 million Americans have asthma.
Gender
Before puberty, asthma occurs more often in males, but after adolescence, it is more common in females. In adults, women are more likely to report severe symptoms than men.
Hormonal fluctuations or changes in hormone levels may play a role in the severity of asthma in women. Between 30 - 40% of women with asthma experience fluctuations in severity that are associated with their menstrual cycle. Some women first develop asthma during or...
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Weight problems and children
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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