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Does overeating put stress on the lungs? can overeating exasperate asthma??

Q: does overeating put stress on the lungs? can overeating exasperate asthma??

Asthma &amp; Obesity: Obesity (being overweight) caused by overeating can definitely cause worsening of asthma and put undo stress on lungs. Obesity can cause whats called a restrictive pattern on pulmonary function testing due to excess weight on chest wall. Also asthma control can worsen with increased weight gain.

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Asthma & Obesity: Obesity (being overweight) caused by overeating can definitely cause worsening of asthma and put undo stress on lungs. Obesity can cause whats called a restrictive pattern on pulmonary function testing due to excess weight on chest wall. Also asthma control can worsen with increased weight gain.

Answered 4/29/2017

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