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b-2 Adrenergic Receptor Gene Methylation Is Associated With Decreased Asthma Severity in Inner-City Schoolchildren: Asthma and Rhinitis
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Abstract | REVIEWER COMMENTS. Asthma and obesity are 2 chronic conditions that are becomingmore prevalent in children today. Moreover, there is often a direct relationship between the 2 factors; increased BMI is associated with dose-dependent increases in asthma incidence and severity. The authors were able to limit their study subjects to obese prepubertal children, providing a clearer picture of how emphasizing a normocaloric diet not only can contribute to a decreased BMI but also to improved AR-QoL. Although many allergy practices have incorporated asthma educational strategies at diagnosis and follow-up, perhaps it is time to also include standardized nutritional recommendations. Encouraging our youngest patients with asthma to maintain a normal BMI may not only help reduce exacerbations and potential for steroid adverse effects but also contribute to optimal lung development during this critical growth period. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/134/Supplement_3/S171.2.full.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
