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Asthma meds don't work as well in overweight patients

October 03, 2008

New research suggests that if you're overweight or obese common asthma meds may not work as well for you. In fact, scientists say that inhaled steroids are 40 percent less effective in overweight patients than in those who are a healthy weight. Researchers say that obesity appears to block the pathway that steroids use in order to reduce inflammation. Experts caution that this doesn't mean people should stop taking these meds, but they point out that patients who are obese may need a different d... Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Heart Disease and Overweight: What’s the Connection?

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...never too late to begin getting healthier! Being overweight or obese is linked to an... Read more »

Being Overweight Alone Boosts Heart Risk

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

......If you're obese, the risk is far greater than if overweight. This study in 50 words or... Read more »

A Good Reason for Overweight Guys to Reduce

By The HealthGal , Health Expert

......actually "treat inflammation and gum disease" if you are overweight. Let's be clear that it... Read more »

Overweight Moms May Impact Daughter's Weight Later in Life

By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert

...this is what they discovered: Mothers who were overweight before pregnancy where more likely... Read more »

If You Are Overweight - Hispanic- A Child - Beware Pre-diabetes

By The HealthGal , Health Expert

...the US today. So it is alarming to see that the overweight children in this group lean to what... Read more »

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Health Guide

The Link Between Anxiety and Obesity

...and were non-Hispanic white. This is possibly explained because of the social stigma placed on being overweight in some cultures, or subgroups, and more accepted in others. Although earlier... Read more »

Obesity

...with a BMIgreater than30 are considered obese. Adultswith a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered overweight. There are exceptions. For example, an athlete may have a higher BMI but not be... Read more »

Serving size

...carbohydrates and fat for all of the servings that you eat. Serving size is an important in weight. Being overweight or obese contributes to elevated blood sugar levels. If you are overweight,... Read more »

Heart Health and the Environment

...sufficient to abbreviate lifespan by many years. I'm referring to biggest epidemic of our age: being overweight, the condition that now affects 127 million adults. There's one sure-fire... Read more »

Diet, Weight and Osteoarthritis Prevention

...joint disorder that affects the hands, knees, hips, back and neck. It is well documented that being overweight puts added stress on your joints and could possibly result in the breakdown of... Read more »

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Medications

Alli Oral Uses and How to Use

...behavior modification program to help significantly overweight (obese) persons lose weight.... Read more »

Xenical Oral Uses and How to Use

...behavior modification program to help significantly overweight (obese) persons lose weight.... Read more »

Phentermine Oral Uses and How to Use

...weight. It is used in people who are significantly overweight (obese) and have not been able to... Read more »

Desoxyn Oral Uses and How to Use

...reduced-calorie diet as an aid to help significantly overweight (obese) people lose weight. It... Read more »

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Related News

Asthma Rates 50-Percent Higher in Those Overweight

May 16, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Here's another good reason to shed those extra pounds: Being overweight puts you at significantly higher risk for developing... Read summary »

Can Women be fat and fit?

May 13, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being overweight or obese puts people at higher risk for heart disease. So does lack of physical activity. But getting more... Read summary »

Heavier Through the Generations

July 29, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) There may be a reason Americans keep getting heavier from generation to generation. A new study from Baylor College of Medicine... Read summary »

Weight Alone Raises Heart Disease Risk

March 18, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Overweight people who think they can eliminate their risk for heart disease just by treating high blood pressure and high... Read summary »

TV Food Advertisements and Childhood Obesity

May 03, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows overweight and obese children eat more after watching television food advertisements. Researchers from the... Read summary »

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