Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
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Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. · Apr 2010
Respiratory medication prescriptions before and after bariatric surgery.
Increased body mass index is associated with asthma and frequent respiratory complaints. Bariatric surgery often results in rapid weight loss associated with an improved respiratory status. ⋯ Respiratory medication use decreases significantly after bariatric surgery. A secondary benefit of bariatric surgery may include a decrease in respiratory symptoms and concomitant medication use.