Obesity increases risk of daily nasal blockage 3.7-fold

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Excessively obese people are 3.7 times more likely to experience daily nasal blockage according to a study from Sweden. Age, gender, diabetes and asthma—no effect

No relationship with age, gender, diabetes or asthma

“[N]o relationship was found between nasal blockage and age, gender, diabetes or asthma,” the study noted.

“In patients with nasal blockage, obesity as a cause should be taken into consideration,” the paper concluded.

 

Subjects

Subjects: 1900 people

The study analyzed data from 1900 adults.

REFERENCE

Johansson L, Bende M. Excessive obesity is related to daily symptoms of nasal blockage: The skovde population-based study. Rhinology. 2007 Sep, 45(3):205-07.

AUTHOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

Leif Johansson
Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Central Hospital
SE-541 85 Skovde
Sweden
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