<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Not so much emphasize in literature and studies, obesity consequences on respiratory function may influence chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD and asthma, triggering important healthcare issues. Pulmonary function is a mortality predictor. The largest populational study European Community Respiratory Health Survey shows the impact of overweight and obesity on pulmonary function by decreasing forced expiratory volume in first second FEV1 and forced vital capacity FVC.By the contrary, weight loss is decreasing both. Inflammatory and mechanical mechanisms should be considered in lung function impairment, as a consequence of obesity. Important aspect, lifestyle, will consider tobacco, physical activity, diet. Adopting a healthy lifestyle with a Mediterranean Diet MD will preserve a good pulmonary function on long term. We detailed below specific dietary recommendations, favorable nutrients or foods to be avoided.In conclusion comprehensive lifestyle interventions should become populational based interventions for a better prevention for pulmonary diseases and NCD’s and finally for a better health status.</abstract>

Not so much emphasize in literature and studies, obesity consequences on respiratory function may influence chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD and asthma, triggering important healthcare issues. Pulmonary function is a mortality predictor. The largest populational study European Community Respiratory Health Survey shows the impact of overweight and obesity on pulmonary function by decreasing forced expiratory volume in first second FEV1 and forced vital capacity FVC.By the contrary, weight loss is decreasing both. Inflammatory and mechanical mechanisms should be considered in lung function impairment, as a consequence of obesity. Important aspect, lifestyle, will consider tobacco, physical activity, diet. Adopting a healthy lifestyle with a Mediterranean Diet MD will preserve a good pulmonary function on long term. We detailed below specific dietary recommendations, favorable nutrients or foods to be avoided.In conclusion comprehensive lifestyle interventions should become populational based interventions for a better prevention for pulmonary diseases and NCD’s and finally for a better health status.

Obesity Impact on Respiratory Function

Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Internal Medicine

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Not so much emphasize in literature and studies, obesity consequences on respiratory function may influence chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD and...

Obesity Impact on Respiratory Function

Published Online: Mar 13, 2021

Page range: 41 - 58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2021-0150

Keywords
obesity, asthma, COPD, nutritional intervention, nutritional status, respiratory function

© 2021 Anca Hâncu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Obesity Impact on Respiratory Function

Published Online: Mar 13, 2021

Page range: 41 - 58

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/inmed-2021-0150

Keywordsobesity, asthma, COPD, nutritional intervention, nutritional status, respiratory function

© 2021 Anca Hâncu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
obesity, asthma, COPD, nutritional intervention, nutritional status, respiratory function