Obesity-induced asthma in kids on the rise
New Indian ExpressBENGALURU: Obesity-induced asthma among schoolchildren is on the rise due to various factors, including unhealthy eating habits and prolonged screen time, which calls for sitting for long hours. Dr Srikanta JT, Consultant, Paediatric Interventional Pulmonology, Aster CMI Hospital, explained that there are two types of asthma -- Type 1, linked to hereditary factors and is often manageable, and Type 2 which is triggered by obesity. Dr Narayanaswamy, Paediatrician and founder of Athreya Hospital said, “Asthma has various causes, but post-COVID, obesity has notably risen, impacting children adversely due to the lifestyle changes that were adopted during the pandemic. While 40% of asthma cases are hereditary, a substantial number is triggered by obesity.” He explained that a greater mass necessitates an increased supply of oxygen to support vital tissues.
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