A 33-year-old member asked:
i've read about an article pointing out junk food as a worsening factor of asthma in children. does this apply to adults?
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Dr. Faryal Ghaffar answered
Pediatrics 30 years experience
Asthma: Obesity has been linked to asthma. Eating junk food leads to obesity. Obesity in children as well as adults causes worsening of asthma symptoms.
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