It may be related to leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells (adipocytes). ScienceDaily has all the details, most pertinent of which is that the study at hand was done in mice. So not ready for prime time (humans). Some of the sickest asthmatics I’ve cared for have been morbidly obese.
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