Obesity negatively impacts lung function in children and adolescents

2013118 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Warren J. Davidson · University of Calgary

Kelly A. Mackenzie‐Rife · North Island College

Manisha Witmans · University of Alberta

Mark Montgomery · University of Calgary

Geoff D.C. Ball · University of Alberta

Shirley Egbogah · University of Alberta

Neil D. Eves ·

Abstract

Our results show that increasing weight status in children and adolescents is associated with a general reduction in lung volume measurements, which may reflect impaired lung function, increased respiratory symptoms, and decreased functional status.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

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Published in: Pediatric Pulmonology

Volume 49, Issue 10, pp. 1003-1010

DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22915

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Obesity negatively impacts lung function in children and adolescents

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