Asthma and extrapulmonary comorbidities in a middle-aged general population
Dec 02, 2025

Study findings suggest that in middle-aged people, asthma is independently associated with common comorbidities such as hypertension, diabetes and rheumatic disease, as well as elevated CRP and blood glucose. The data suggest that some associations are connected with lung function impairment in those with asthma.


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