Adipokines may not associated with asthma after all

The prevalence of asthma and obesity is increasing concomitantly, but many aspects of this link are unclear.

At ages 24-39 years, body mass index (BMI) and female gender were independently associated with asthma.

Levels of leptin, adiponectin or any other obesity-related biomarker were not independently associated with asthma.

References:
Obesity, adipokines and asthma. Jartti T, Saarikoski L, Jartti L, Lisinen I, Jula A, Huupponen R, Viikari J, Raitakari OT. Allergy. 2009 Feb 10.

Decreased response to inhaled steroids in overweight and obese asthmatic children. JACI, 2011.
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