A new report confirms that women who are overweight run an increased risk of developing asthma and allergy, but men don't.
Previous reports have linked asthma and obesity in women, but it was unclear if this association resulted from confusion between 'real' asthma and breathing symptoms caused by being overweight. Also, it hasn't been clear if the same pattern applied to men.
Being Heavy Ups Asthma Risk for Women But Not Men
