Obesity and impaired muscle function in severe asthma: a cross sectional study

Ariele Pedroso; Joice Mara de OLIVEIRA; Vanessa Clark; Rebecca F. McLoughlin; Karina Couto Furlanetto; Peter N. Gibson; Vanessa M. McDonald

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108698

February 1, 2026Respiratory MedicineOpen Access

Obesity and impaired muscle function in severe asthma: a cross sectional study

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Key Points

To investigate the relationship between obesity and muscle function in individuals with severe asthma.
Cross sectional study design
Assessment of core, upper, and lower limb muscle groups
Evaluation of obesity levels in participants
Analysis of muscle function relative to asthma severity
Obesity is linked to significant muscle dysfunction across core, upper, and lower limb muscle groups.
Integrated treatment addressing both asthma and obesity is needed to improve muscle function.

Implication

Cross sectional study reveals muscle dysfunction in obesity and asthma, suggesting integrated treatment approaches.

Abstract

Obesity plays a key role in muscle dysfunction on core, upper, and lower limb muscle groups. This reinforces the need for integrated clinical approaches addressing both asthma and obesity.

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Pedroso et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Obesity and impaired muscle function in severe asthma: a cross sectional study

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Obesity and impaired muscle function in severe asthma: a cross sectional study

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