TY - JOUR T1 - Weight loss in obese patients with asthma improved lung function and health status JF - Evidence Based Medicine JO - Evid Based Med SP - 170 LP - 170 DO - 10.1136/ebm.5.6.170 VL - 5 IS - 6 A2 - , Y1 - 2000/11/01 UR - http://ebm.bmj.com/content/5/6/170.abstract N2 - (2000) BMJ 320, 827. Stenius-Aarniala B, Poussa T, Kvarnström J. , et al. . Immediate and long term effects of weight reduction in obese people with asthma: randomised controlled study.. Mar 25;. :. –32..OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
 
 QUESTION: In obese patients with asthma, does weight loss improve lung function and health status and alleviate symptoms? Randomised (allocation concealed*), unblinded,* controlled trial with 1 year follow up. Outpatient clinic in Helsinki, Finland. 38 patients who were 18–60 years of age (mean age 49 y, 76% women), had a body mass index of 30 to 42, had asthma with a spontaneous diurnal variation or a bronchodilator response of ≥15%, and were non-smokers. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy; history of bulimia or anorexia; other severe disease, including heart, thyroid, liver, or gallbladder disorders; insulin or systemic steroid treatment; or history of food allergy or intolerance to any element of the intervention diet. Follow up was complete. Patients were allocated to a weight loss group (n=19) or … ER -